Cases4100121/2025

Claimant v Renfrew Transport Services Ltd

19 March 2025Before Employment Judge S MacLeanScotlandon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£11,205

Individual claims

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages totaling 72 hours at £11.44 per hour. The respondent failed to present a response to defend the claim.

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The claimant was entitled to 10 weeks' notice at £457.60 per week which was not paid by the respondent.

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment calculated as 10 weeks at £457.60 per week.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's accrued holiday entitlement of 13 days, valued at £1229.15. The respondent failed to present a response to contest this claim.

Facts

Mr Todd was employed by Renfrew Transport Services Ltd and was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to pay unpaid wages for 72 hours, failed to provide notice pay for the 10-week notice period, failed to pay statutory redundancy, and failed to pay accrued holiday entitlement of 13 days. The respondent did not present a response to the claim.

Decision

The tribunal issued a default judgment under rule 22 as no response was presented. The claimant succeeded on all four claims: unlawful deduction of wages (£823.68), notice pay (£4,576.00), statutory redundancy payment (£4,576.00), and holiday pay (£1,229.15), totaling £11,204.83.

Practical note

Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgments on the available material, and must pay all statutory entitlements including notice, redundancy, accrued holiday, and any wage arrears.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£4,576
Holiday pay£1,229
Redundancy pay£4,576
Unpaid wages£824

Case details

Case number
4100121/2025
Decision date
19 March 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
transport
Represented
No

Employment details

Claimant representation

Represented
No