Claimant v Reem Clothing Limited (in voluntary liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim, and the tribunal awarded the claimant £651.36 net.
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent did not attend to contest the claim, and damages were awarded at £5,346.92 net.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. With no defence presented, the tribunal awarded £2,084.32 net for unpaid holiday pay.
Facts
Ms Cristina Popescu brought claims against Reem Clothing Limited (in voluntary liquidation) for unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract in respect of notice, and failure to pay holiday entitlement. The respondent was in voluntary liquidation and did not attend the hearing to defend the claims. The tribunal heard the case in the respondent's absence.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on all three claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £651.36 for unauthorised wage deductions, £5,346.92 for breach of contract regarding notice, and £2,084.32 for unpaid holiday pay, totalling £8,082.60 in net awards.
Practical note
Default judgments may be obtained where an insolvent respondent fails to attend, though recovery of awards from companies in liquidation presents practical challenges for claimants.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3314529/2023
- Decision date
- 24 June 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No