Claimant v Robertas Ulevicius Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages for May and June 2024, in breach of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent failed to defend the claim and the tribunal made a default judgment in the claimant's favour for £1500 gross.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement in breach of the Working Time Regulations 1998. The respondent failed to defend the claim and the tribunal awarded £250 for unpaid holiday pay.
Facts
Mr Paulikas brought claims against Robertas Ulevicius Ltd for unauthorised deduction from wages and failure to pay holiday entitlement. The respondent failed to respond or participate in the proceedings. The claims related to unpaid wages for May and June 2024 totalling £1500 gross, and unpaid holiday pay of £250.
Decision
Employment Judge Quill made a default judgment under Rule 22 in favour of the claimant, ordering the respondent to pay £1500 for unauthorised deductions from wages and £250 for unpaid holiday entitlement, a total award of £1750.
Practical note
Respondents who fail to defend wage and holiday pay claims face default judgments where the tribunal will determine the claims on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3311171/2024
- Decision date
- 23 April 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No