Claimant v Accountants Etc Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined that the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and awarded £3846.16 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages of £2069.20.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and awarded £1570.52.
Facts
The claimant B Wyatt brought claims against Accountants Etc Ltd concerning unlawful deductions from wages, breach of contract in respect of notice pay, and unpaid holiday entitlement. The claim was presented on 9 October 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 in favour of the claimant. The respondent was ordered to pay £3846.16 for unauthorised wage deductions, £2069.20 for breach of contract regarding notice, and £1570.52 for unpaid holiday, totalling £7485.88.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to enter a valid response on time, the tribunal may make a rule 21 default judgment determining claims in the claimant's favour based on the claim form particulars.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3311102/2024
- Decision date
- 24 March 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No