Claimant v Switch My Business Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
Judgment entered in default under rule 22 as respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Tribunal determined respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £2,769.24 gross.
Default judgment entered as respondent failed to respond. Claimant was dismissed in breach of contract regarding notice entitlement. Damages awarded of £397.32.
Default judgment granted in claimant's favour. Respondent failed to pay holiday entitlement owed to claimant. Award of £334.32 made for unpaid holiday pay.
Facts
Mrs Dragonetti brought claims against Switch My Business Group Limited for unlawful deduction of wages, wrongful dismissal regarding notice pay, and unpaid holiday entitlement. The claim was filed on 28 August 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid ET3 response within the prescribed time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Bright entered judgment in default under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Rules as the respondent failed to respond. The tribunal awarded the claimant £2,769.24 for unauthorised wage deductions, £397.32 for notice pay, and £334.32 for unpaid holiday, totalling £3,500.88. The scheduled hearing was cancelled.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 22 will be entered where respondents fail to file a valid ET3 response on time, allowing tribunals to determine claims on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6009702/2024
- Decision date
- 19 May 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No