Cases2401028/2024

Claimant v Complete Review Ltd

18 November 2025Before Employment Judge Victoria ButlerManchesteron papers

Outcome

Default judgment£5,156

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £4,002.51, comprising unpaid wages for December 2023 to January 2024 (£2,083.33) and underpayment of wages from June 2023 to December 2023 (£1,919.18).

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The tribunal calculated the statutory redundancy payment as £961.54 based on 2 years of service at ages 22-41, applying the weekly pay of £480.77.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to pay accrued but untaken leave entitlement on termination of employment. The tribunal awarded £192.30 for the unpaid holiday pay.

Facts

The claimant S Gregory was employed by Complete Review Ltd for approximately 2 years and was dismissed by reason of redundancy in January 2024. The respondent failed to pay the claimant's full wages from June 2023 onwards, leaving £1,919.18 unpaid for June-December 2023 and £2,083.33 unpaid for December 2023-January 2024. The respondent also failed to pay the statutory redundancy payment of £961.54 and accrued holiday pay of £192.30 on termination.

Decision

The tribunal entered a default judgment under rule 21 after the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal awarded the claimant a total of £5,156.35 comprising unlawful deductions from wages, statutory redundancy pay, and unpaid holiday pay. Interest at 8% per annum applies from 9 January 2026 if not paid within 14 days.

Practical note

Employers who fail to defend tribunal claims face default judgments awarding all sums claimed, including wage arrears, redundancy pay, and holiday pay, with interest payable if not settled promptly.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£192
Redundancy pay£962
Unpaid wages£4,003
Interest£1

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996Working Time Regulations 1998

Case details

Case number
2401028/2024
Decision date
18 November 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
No

Employment details

Service
2 years

Claimant representation

Represented
No