Claimant v Elizabeth Ann Fitzsimmons
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 22 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £982.40 net.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 22 that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £105.80 gross.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deductions from wages and unpaid holiday pay against an individual respondent. The claim was filed on 17 March 2025 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required timeframe.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claims under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, which allows determination where no valid response has been received. Both claims succeeded in full, with the tribunal awarding £982.40 net for unauthorised wage deductions and £105.80 gross for unpaid holiday entitlement.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 22 can be made on the papers where a respondent fails to engage with the tribunal process, allowing claimants to obtain judgment for wage and holiday pay claims without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2600315/2025
- Decision date
- 6 October 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No