Claimant v GF HOLDINGS 1 LTD
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages and awarded £11,079.15 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages of £720.66.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded £998.46.
Facts
The claimant filed a claim on 18 May 2024 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal. The respondent, GF HOLDINGS 1 LTD, failed to present a valid response on time. The claimant's claims related to unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract in respect of notice, and unpaid holiday entitlement.
Decision
Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, the Employment Judge determined the claims in the claimant's favour without a hearing due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal awarded a total of £12,798.27 comprising unpaid wages, notice pay and holiday pay.
Practical note
Employers who fail to submit a valid ET3 response on time risk default judgment being entered against them for the full value of the claims brought.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6002563/2024
- Decision date
- 22 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No