Claimant v Michael Wisher Limited (in Voluntary Liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The Respondent failed to file an ET3 and the tribunal determined under rule 22 that the Respondent unlawfully failed to pay wages for 5 shifts worked between December 2024 and January 2025.
Facts
The Claimant worked 5 shifts for the Respondent between December 2024 and January 2025 but was not paid wages totalling £683.15. The Respondent, which was in voluntary liquidation, failed to file a response to the claim within the deadline and did not request an extension.
Decision
Employment Judge Keogh made a default judgment under rule 22 without a hearing, finding that the Respondent had unlawfully failed to pay wages and ordering payment of £683.15 to the Claimant.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 22 allow tribunals to determine straightforward wage claims on paper where respondents fail to defend, though enforcement against insolvent companies remains challenging.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 2203284/2025
- Decision date
- 12 August 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No