Cases3202202/2024

Claimant v Park View Services (Barking) Limited

23 June 2025Before Employment Judge J BannLondon Eastremote video

Outcome

Default judgment£9,103

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to respond to the claim. The tribunal found the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages well-founded for the period 1 October 2024 to 6 November 2024 under Rule 22.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The respondent breached the claimant's contract of employment by failing to pay her full monthly salary for July 2024, which remained outstanding on termination. This was determined in a default judgment under Rule 22.

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. Under s135 Employment Rights Act 1996, she is entitled to a statutory redundancy payment calculated using the formula in s163 ERA 1996.

Facts

Ms Young was employed by Park View Services (Barking) Limited. She was dismissed by reason of redundancy on 6 November 2024. The respondent failed to pay her wages for the period 1 October to 6 November 2024, and also failed to pay her full monthly salary for July 2024. The respondent did not enter a response to the claim after being served at their Companies House address on 13 February 2025.

Decision

The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 22 in the claimant's favour. The respondent was ordered to pay £1,679.76 for unlawful deductions from wages, £73.44 for breach of contract, and £7,350 in statutory redundancy pay, totalling £9,103.20.

Practical note

When a respondent fails to enter a response, the tribunal may make a determination under Rule 22 and award judgment on the claim without a contested hearing, provided the claim is properly founded.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£7,350
Unpaid wages£1,680

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.135ERA 1996 s.163

Case details

Case number
3202202/2024
Decision date
23 June 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No