Claimant v Lavamac Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions totaling £476.11 gross, comprising £328.73 for unpaid wages from 18 November to 29 November 2024, and £147.38 representing the difference between quoted and paid amounts.
The respondent failed to present a response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement of £65.62.
Facts
The claimant filed a claim on 11 February 2025 against their former employer Lavamac Limited. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The claim concerned unpaid wages for the period 18 to 29 November 2024, unauthorised deductions where the claimant received less than the amount quoted on their payslip, and unpaid holiday entitlement.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the case under rule 21 and rule 22 without a hearing, as the respondent had not responded. The tribunal awarded the claimant £476.11 in unpaid wages and deductions, plus £65.62 in holiday pay, totaling £541.73.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to enter a timely response, a tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 21 determining wage and holiday pay claims on the papers.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2400486/2025
- Decision date
- 3 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Lavamac Limited
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No