Cases1400052/2025

Claimant v Colin Higgins Group Holdings Limited

10 September 2025Before Employment Judge VolkmerBristolon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£282

Individual claims

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded the sum claimed.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim for unpaid holiday pay against Colin Higgins Group Holdings Limited. The claim was filed on 5 January 2025 in the Bristol Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

The tribunal issued a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal determined that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £282.10 gross.

Practical note

Employers who fail to submit an ET3 response form on time risk default judgment being entered against them for the full amount claimed.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£282

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
1400052/2025
Decision date
10 September 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No