Cases6007852/2024

Claimant v Gibex One Ltd

30 June 2025Before Employment Judge GraySouthamptonremote video

Outcome

Default judgment£2,565

Individual claims

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The respondent failed to participate in the hearing and confirmed by correspondence dated 26 June 2025 that it would not participate. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on his claim for notice pay under Rule 47.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to participate in the hearing and confirmed by correspondence dated 26 June 2025 that it would not participate. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on his claim for accrued but untaken holiday pay under Rule 47.

Facts

Mr Van goor den oosterlingh brought claims against Gibex One Ltd for notice pay and unpaid holiday pay. The respondent confirmed by correspondence dated 26 June 2025 that it would not participate in the hearing. The claimant appeared in person at the remote video hearing before Employment Judge Gray.

Decision

The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 47 in favour of the claimant. The respondent was ordered to pay £2,565 gross, comprising £675 for notice pay and £1,890 for accrued but untaken holiday pay calculated on the basis of 14 days accrued holiday.

Practical note

Where a respondent confirms it will not participate in proceedings, a tribunal may proceed under Rule 47 to make a default judgment on the claims presented.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£675
Holiday pay£1,890

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 47

Case details

Case number
6007852/2024
Decision date
30 June 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Employment details

Claimant representation

Represented
No