Cases6002563/2024

Claimant v GF HOLDINGS 1 LTD

22 May 2025Before Employment Judge Victoria ButlerMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£12,798

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

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.

Holiday Paysucceeded

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

Notice pay£721
Holiday pay£998
Unpaid wages£11,079

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 22

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