Claimant v The Weaver's Whistle Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under Rule 22 that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages in the amount of £812.50.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under Rule 22 that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice, awarding damages of £1,750.00 representing 5 weeks' notice pay.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under Rule 22 that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's accrued but untaken holiday entitlement in the amount of £175.00.
Facts
The claimant brought claims against The Weaver's Whistle Ltd for unauthorised deduction from wages, wrongful dismissal (breach of contract regarding notice), and unpaid holiday pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to defend the claims.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claims on paper under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, finding all three claims well-founded and awarding a total of £2,737.50 comprising £812.50 for unpaid wages, £1,750.00 for notice pay, and £175.00 for accrued holiday pay.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a valid response on time, the tribunal can make a default judgment on the papers under Rule 22, awarding the amounts claimed without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6022817/2024
- Decision date
- 11 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No