Claimant v Reem Clothing Limited (in voluntary liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim and the tribunal awarded £1,500 gross.
The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim and damages of £16,250 gross were awarded.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim and the tribunal awarded £1,250 gross.
Facts
Ms Emma Sahai brought claims against Reem Clothing Limited, a company in voluntary liquidation. The respondent failed to attend the hearing. The claimant pursued claims for unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract regarding notice pay, and unpaid holiday entitlement.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on all claims as the respondent did not attend to defend. Awards were made for unpaid wages (£1,500), notice pay (£16,250), and holiday pay (£1,250), all subject to tax and National Insurance deductions.
Practical note
A default judgment case where an insolvent company's failure to participate resulted in full awards for the unrepresented claimant, though recovery may be challenging given the company's voluntary liquidation status.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3314530/2023
- Decision date
- 24 June 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No