Cases6001363/2025

Claimant v Harriot Bars Ltd

5 November 2025Before Employment Judge Mr P CadneyBristolon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,587

Individual claims

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal proceeded to determine the claim on the papers. The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded the full amount claimed.

Facts

L Jones brought a claim against Harriot Bars Ltd for unpaid holiday pay. The claim was filed on 14 January 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit, triggering the rule 21 default judgment procedure.

Decision

Employment Judge Cadney determined the claim on the papers under rule 21 after the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and awarded £1,587 representing unpaid holiday entitlement.

Practical note

Respondents who fail to file a timely ET3 response face default judgment, allowing tribunals to determine claims on the papers without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£1,587

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 rule 21

Case details

Case number
6001363/2025
Decision date
5 November 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No