Claimant v Umair Shafiq
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant had suffered unauthorised deductions from wages for 101 hours at £11.80 per hour for September and October 2024. The respondent failed to attend the hearing or present a response, and the tribunal issued a default judgment awarding £1191.80 gross.
The tribunal found the claimant had been constructively dismissed. The respondent failed to attend the hearing or present a response. The tribunal awarded a basic award and compensatory award covering past and future loss of earnings and loss of statutory rights, totalling £7742.13.
Facts
The claimant, Miss Sharmin Hussain, worked for the respondent, Umair Shafiq, at an hourly rate of £11.80. She was not paid for 101 hours of work in September and October 2024. The claimant resigned, alleging constructive dismissal, with her employment ending on 31 October 2024. The respondent failed to present a response to the claim and did not attend the final hearing scheduled for 4 June 2025.
Decision
The tribunal proceeded in the absence of the respondent under Rule 47 and issued a default judgment under Rule 22. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims, awarding £1191.80 for unpaid wages and £7742.13 for constructive unfair dismissal, comprising basic and compensatory awards for past and future loss of earnings and loss of statutory rights.
Practical note
Default judgments can be issued where a respondent fails to attend or present a response, with tribunals awarding compensation based on available evidence including loss of earnings and statutory rights.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6000591/2025
- Decision date
- 4 June 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Umair Shafiq
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No