Claimant v Total Home Delivery Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim for unauthorised deductions from wages well founded under rule 22, as the respondent failed to present a response. The claimant was awarded £2849.71 for unpaid wages.
The tribunal found the claim for holiday pay well founded under rule 22, as the respondent failed to present a response. The claimant was awarded £474.39 for holiday outstanding and unpaid on termination.
The tribunal found the claim for a redundancy payment well founded under section 135 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, as the respondent failed to present a response. The award was calculated in accordance with section 162.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages, unpaid holiday pay, and a redundancy payment against his former employer. The respondent failed to present a response to the claim despite being served in accordance with the tribunal rules. The claimant provided further information to the tribunal to support his claims.
Decision
The tribunal granted judgment in favour of the claimant under rule 22, finding all claims well founded. The respondent was ordered to pay £2849.71 in unpaid wages, £474.39 in holiday pay, and £1400 as a statutory redundancy payment, totalling £4724.10.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to present a response, the tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 22 based on written information from the claimant, without the need for a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300020/2025
- Decision date
- 9 December 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No