Claimant v Quality Assessment and Quality Framework Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
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.
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.
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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