Cases4103083/2025

Claimant v Cairngorm Ski Service Limited / Duke & Gordon hotel

10 October 2025Before Employment Judge A KempScotlandon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,586

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to respond to the claim. The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages by not paying full wages due, calculated as 178.98 hours at £0.50 per hour shortfall, awarded under Rule 22 default judgment.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to respond to the claim. The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement, constituting an unauthorised deduction from wages. Holiday pay was calculated for 2024 and 2025 periods and awarded under Rule 22 default judgment.

Facts

The claimant brought claims for unlawful deduction of wages and unpaid holiday pay against Cairngorm Ski Service Limited / Duke & Gordon hotel. The respondent failed to present any response to the claim. The tribunal determined the claim on the available material pursuant to Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.

Decision

The tribunal issued a default judgment finding in favour of the claimant on both claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £89.49 for unpaid wages (178.98 hours at £0.50 per hour shortfall) and £1,496.13 for unpaid holiday entitlement covering 2024 and 2025, totalling £1,585.62 gross.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to respond to an employment tribunal claim, the tribunal may issue a default judgment under Rule 22 based solely on the claimant's available material.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£1,496
Unpaid wages£89

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 22

Case details

Case number
4103083/2025
Decision date
10 October 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No