Claimant v Darel Richards
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal awarded 10.8 hours of accrued but unpaid holiday at £12.50 per hour. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim, and the tribunal found the claimant was entitled to this holiday pay.
The tribunal awarded £680 in unpaid wages at £12.50 per hour. The respondent failed to attend the hearing and the tribunal found the claimant had not been paid wages to which he was entitled.
The tribunal awarded one week's notice pay (20 hours at £12.50 per hour). The respondent failed to give proper notice or pay in lieu, and the tribunal upheld the claimant's claim for notice pay.
Facts
The claimant, Mr J Prince, worked for the respondent, Darel Richards, on a part-time basis earning £12.50 per hour and working 20 hours per week. Following termination of employment, the claimant claimed he was owed holiday pay, unpaid wages, and notice pay. The respondent did not attend the hearing and was not represented.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on all claims. The tribunal awarded £1,065 comprising £135 holiday pay (10.8 hours), £680 unpaid wages, and £250 notice pay (one week). The tribunal also made a preparation time order of £450 against the respondent.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to attend a hearing, the tribunal may proceed to determine claims on the evidence presented by the claimant and may also award preparation time orders to compensate unrepresented claimants for time spent preparing their case.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3313417/2023
- Decision date
- 9 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Darel Richards
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No