Cases8000715/2025

Claimant v PAS Capital Ltd

14 May 2025Before Employment Judge P O'DonnellScotlandon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£13,659

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The respondent failed to present a response to the claim. The tribunal issued a default judgment under rule 22 on the available material, finding the respondent made unauthorised deductions from wages for the period January to April 2025.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The respondent failed to present a response. The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed without proper notice, awarding damages equivalent to 2 weeks' net pay under rule 22 default judgment.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a response. The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's accrued holiday entitlement and ordered payment under rule 22 default judgment.

Facts

The claimant brought claims for unauthorised deduction of wages for the period January to April 2025, notice pay, and unpaid holiday pay against PAS Capital Ltd. The respondent failed to present any response to the claim.

Decision

The Employment Judge issued a default judgment under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, awarding the claimant £10,666.68 for unpaid wages, £1,104.79 for notice pay, and £1,887.18 for holiday pay, totalling £13,658.65.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgments on the available material, with awards made without the opportunity to defend the allegations.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£1,105
Holiday pay£1,887
Unpaid wages£10,667

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 22

Case details

Case number
8000715/2025
Decision date
14 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
financial services
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No