Cases6022817/2024

Claimant v The Weaver's Whistle Ltd

11 April 2025Before Employment Judge Shotteron papers

Outcome

Default judgment£2,738

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

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.

Wrongful Dismissalsucceeded

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.

Holiday Paysucceeded

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

Notice pay£1,750
Holiday pay£175
Unpaid wages£813

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 - Rule 22Employment Rights Act 1996

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