Claimant v Soundmax Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages in respect of 124.98 hours worked. As no response was presented, judgment was issued under rule 22 on the available material from the claimant's claim form.
The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice entitlement of 2 weeks. The respondent failed to present a response and judgment was issued under rule 22 in the claimant's favour.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deduction from wages in respect of 124.98 hours worked and wrongful dismissal for failure to pay 2 weeks notice. The respondent company, Soundmax Limited, failed to present any response to the claims.
Decision
The tribunal issued judgment under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the available material. The claimant succeeded on both claims and was awarded £1,099.79 gross for unpaid wages and £960.00 for wrongful dismissal, totaling £2,059.79.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to present a response, tribunals can issue default judgment under rule 22 based solely on the claimant's claim form, awarding the sums claimed without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 4103406/2025
- Decision date
- 5 November 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Soundmax Limited
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No