Cases6005960/2024

Claimant v Quality Assessment and Quality Framework Limited

18 September 2025Before Employment Judge J BaxBristolon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£3,146

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £2416.52 gross.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice pay, awarding damages of £497.71.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £232.26.

Facts

Miss Shumba brought claims against Quality Assessment and Quality Framework Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract in respect of notice pay, and unpaid holiday entitlement. The claim was presented to the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 17 July 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined the claims in the claimant's favour under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, which permits determination where the respondent has not responded. The tribunal awarded £2416.52 for unauthorised wage deductions, £497.71 for notice pay, and £232.26 for unpaid holiday, totalling £3146.49.

Practical note

Default judgments under rule 21 can be obtained where a respondent fails to engage with tribunal proceedings, though the amounts claimed must still be properly substantiated.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£498
Holiday pay£232
Unpaid wages£2,417

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 rule 21

Case details

Case number
6005960/2024
Decision date
18 September 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No