Claimant v The Mates Group Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent failed to participate and judgment was entered under Rule 22 for damages of £17,499.00 representing notice pay owed.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. Default judgment was entered under Rule 22 ordering payment of £2,692.30 in unpaid holiday pay.
Facts
Miss Sperry brought claims for wrongful dismissal and unpaid holiday pay against The Mates Group Ltd. The respondent failed to participate in the proceedings. The tribunal issued a default judgment under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on both claims. It ordered the respondent to pay £17,499.00 in damages for breach of contract in respect of notice and £2,692.30 for unpaid holiday entitlement, totalling £20,191.30.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to participate in tribunal proceedings, a default judgment can be entered under Rule 22 awarding contractual damages for notice and statutory holiday pay.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2407258/2024
- Decision date
- 21 March 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No