Claimant v Greater Manchester Sports Clubs Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time under Rule 22. The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £7,207.08 comprising unpaid December 2024 wages (£2,333.33), unpaid commission on the claimant's own sales (£3,045.00), and unpaid commission on the claimant's team sales (£1,828.75).
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time under Rule 22. The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed without proper notice and awarded one week's statutory notice pay of £538.46 gross, calculated to reflect post-employment notice pay tax treatment.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time under Rule 22. The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay accrued but untaken holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £1,211.54 representing the unpaid holiday pay owed to the claimant.
Facts
The claimant Mr Whybrow was employed by Greater Manchester Sports Clubs Limited in a sales role involving commission on both personal and team sales. His employment ended in December 2024. The respondent failed to pay his December 2024 wages, commission payments totalling £4,873.75, statutory notice pay, and accrued but untaken holiday pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response to the claim within the prescribed time limit.
Decision
The tribunal determined the claim under Rule 22 as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal awarded the claimant £8,957.08 in total comprising unpaid wages, commission, notice pay and holiday pay. Interest would accrue at 8% per annum if not paid within 14 days.
Practical note
Default judgments under Rule 22 can result in substantial awards where respondents fail to engage with tribunal proceedings, particularly where there are multiple wage-related claims including commission payments.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 16.6 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6008888/2025
- Decision date
- 16 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- £25,000–£30,000
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No