Cases6011749/2024

Claimant v The Launceston Timber Co Limited

14 May 2025Before Employment Judge Selfon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£2,499

Individual claims

Breach of Contractsucceeded

Default judgment entered in favour of claimant as respondent failed to respond to the claim. Tribunal awarded unpaid notice pay of £490.45.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

Default judgment entered in favour of claimant as respondent failed to respond to the claim. Tribunal awarded unpaid wages of £1,471.35.

Holiday Paysucceeded

Default judgment entered in favour of claimant as respondent failed to respond to the claim. Tribunal awarded unpaid accrued holiday pay of £537.40.

Facts

Mr Elliott brought claims against The Launceston Timber Co Limited for unpaid notice pay, unpaid wages, and unpaid accrued holiday pay. The respondent failed to respond to the claim, resulting in a default judgment being entered.

Decision

The tribunal entered default judgment in favour of the claimant due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal awarded a total of £2,499.20 comprising notice pay, unpaid wages, and holiday pay.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to engage with tribunal proceedings, a default judgment will be entered awarding the sums claimed without requiring substantive evidence.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£490
Holiday pay£537
Unpaid wages£1,471

Case details

Case number
6011749/2024
Decision date
14 May 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No