Cases1806115/2024

Claimant v Flamelily Care Ltd

Outcome

Default judgment£12,016

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to respond to the claim. Under Rule 21, judgment was entered in the claimant's favour for unauthorised deduction from wages in the amount of £6,682.02.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The respondent failed to respond to the claim. The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages of £592.80 representing notice pay.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to respond to the claim. The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded £2,369.60 in unpaid holiday pay.

Othersucceeded

The respondent failed to provide a written statement of particulars of employment. Under Section 38 of the Employment Act 2002, the tribunal awarded 4 weeks' pay (£2,371.20) as a penalty for this failure.

Facts

Mr Jenny brought claims against his former employer Flamelily Care Ltd for unlawful deductions from wages, breach of contract in respect of notice pay, unpaid holiday pay, and failure to provide written particulars of employment. The respondent failed to enter a response to the claim.

Decision

Under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules, judgment was entered in default for the claimant. The tribunal awarded a total of £12,015.62 comprising unpaid wages, notice pay, holiday pay, and a statutory penalty for failing to provide written employment particulars.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgment under Rule 21, and additional penalties apply under Section 38 Employment Act 2002 for failure to provide written particulars.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£593
Holiday pay£2,370
Arrears of pay£6,682

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Act 2002 s.38

Case details

Case number
1806115/2024
Decision date
11 June 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Employment details

Claimant representation

Represented
No