Claimant v Synergy Engineering Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and judgment was entered under Rule 22 in the claimant's favour.
The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent failed to defend the claim, and the tribunal determined damages for wrongful dismissal were due.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's accrued but untaken holiday entitlement. With no defence presented, the claim succeeded in full.
Facts
The claimant Mr N Lewis brought claims against Synergy Engineering Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages, breach of contract in respect of notice, and unpaid holiday pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to defend the claims.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment under Rule 22 in favour of the claimant, finding all three claims succeeded. The respondent was ordered to pay a total net amount of £11,681.78, comprising unpaid wages of £107.23, notice pay of £10,629.69, and holiday pay of £944.86.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to enter a valid defence on time, the tribunal can enter default judgment under Rule 22, awarding contractual and statutory payments without a full merits hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2404598/2024
- Decision date
- 14 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No