Cases6021155/2024

Claimant v Click Operations (UK) Limited

27 May 2025Before Employment Judge JM WadeLeedson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£16,799

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

Tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages. The respondent failed to present a valid response and judgment was made under rule 21.

Constructive Dismissalsucceeded

Tribunal found the claimant was constructively dismissed. The respondent failed to present a valid response and judgment was made under rule 21.

Wrongful Dismissalsucceeded

Tribunal found the claimant was wrongfully dismissed and awarded damages for breach of contract including unpaid expenses. The respondent failed to present a valid response and judgment was made under rule 21.

Holiday Paysucceeded

Tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. The respondent failed to present a valid response and judgment was made under rule 21.

Facts

The claimant brought claims against Click Operations (UK) Limited for unauthorised deductions from wages, constructive dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unpaid holiday entitlement. The claim was filed on 6 December 2024 but related to matters that occurred earlier. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.

Decision

The tribunal granted a default judgment under rule 21 in favour of the claimant on all claims. The tribunal found it was not reasonably practicable for the claim to be presented in time and extended the deadline to 19 November 2024. The tribunal awarded total compensation of £16,798.70 comprising unlawful deductions, wrongful dismissal damages, expenses, and holiday pay.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to present a valid response on time, a tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 21 awarding the full amounts claimed by the claimant without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£2,183
Holiday pay£1,879
Unpaid wages£12,623

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
6021155/2024
Decision date
27 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No