Cases2202427/2025

Claimant v Jobu London Limited

27 August 2025Before Employment Judge D HendersonLondon Centralremote video

Outcome

Default judgment£12,795

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages for December 2024. Judgment granted under Rule 22(1)(c) as the respondent did not present a response within the requisite time and confirmed that no part of the claim was contested.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The respondent failed to pay the claimant notice pay. The claimant was entitled to 4 weeks' notice. Default judgment granted as the respondent did not contest the claim.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages by failing to pay the claimant for five days' holiday accrued but not taken on the date employment ended on 22 December 2024. Default judgment granted.

Redundancy Paysucceeded

Under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996, the claimant was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment of 5 weeks' pay capped at £700 per week. Default judgment granted.

Facts

The claimant's employment with Jobu London Limited ended on 22 December 2024. The respondent failed to pay the claimant's December 2024 wages, notice pay, holiday pay for five accrued but untaken days, and statutory redundancy payment. The respondent did not file a response within the requisite time and at the hearing confirmed no part of the claim was contested.

Decision

The tribunal granted a default judgment under Rule 22(1)(c) in favour of the claimant for all claims: unauthorised deduction of wages, breach of contract for notice pay, holiday pay, and statutory redundancy payment. Total award was £12,794.85.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to file a response and does not contest claims, tribunals will grant default judgment for amounts clearly owed including wages, notice pay, holiday pay, and statutory redundancy.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£4,167
Holiday pay£962
Redundancy pay£3,500
Unpaid wages£4,167

Award equivalent: 12.3 weeks' gross pay

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 s.163Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 22(1)(c)

Case details

Case number
2202427/2025
Decision date
27 August 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Employment details

Salary band
£50,000–£60,000

Claimant representation

Represented
No