Cases2207128/2025

Claimant v West End Galleries Ltd

8 December 2025Before Employment Judge L Brownon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,130

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The Respondent failed to pay wages for 87.1 hours worked at £12.21 per hour between July and August 2025, totalling £1,063.49. The Respondent did not file an ET3 or defend the claim, and judgment was entered under Rule 22.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The Respondent failed to pay accrued but untaken holiday pay for 1 day in the sum of £66.51. The Respondent did not file an ET3 or defend the claim, and judgment was entered under Rule 22.

Facts

Dallas Macklin worked for West End Galleries Ltd and was paid £12.21 per hour. Between July and August 2025, the Claimant worked 87.1 hours but was not paid wages totalling £1,063.49. The Respondent also failed to pay 1 day's accrued but untaken holiday pay of £66.51. The Respondent failed to file an ET3 response within the deadline and did not request an extension of time.

Decision

Employment Judge Brown determined the claim under Rule 22 without a hearing, as the Respondent had not entered a defence. The tribunal upheld the claims for unpaid wages and holiday pay, ordering the Respondent to pay £1,130.00 in total and to account to HMRC for any tax and National Insurance due.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to file an ET3, a tribunal can enter judgment in favour of the claimant under Rule 22 based solely on the ET1 and supporting documents, without the need for a hearing.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£67
Unpaid wages£1,063

Case details

Case number
2207128/2025
Decision date
8 December 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
retail
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No