Cases6010268/2025

Claimant v Blues Bar Ltd

8 July 2025Before Employment Judge Childeon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£389

Individual claims

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal issued a default judgment under rule 22, finding the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordering payment of the claimed amount.

Facts

Miss Speed brought a claim for unpaid holiday pay against Blues Bar Ltd. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to the claim. The tribunal proceeded to determine the claim under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.

Decision

Employment Judge Childe issued a default judgment in favour of the claimant. The respondent was ordered to pay £388.96 gross representing unpaid holiday entitlement. Interest would accrue at 8% per annum if payment was not made within 14 days.

Practical note

Failure to respond to a tribunal claim results in default judgment being entered against the respondent, with the tribunal accepting the claimant's claim without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£389

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 - Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6010268/2025
Decision date
8 July 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No