Claimant v Desmond L Bannon & Sons Ltd

The tribunal found both claimants were unfairly dismissed. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 22 in the claimants' favour on the unfair dismissal claims.

The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from both claimants' wages. Mr Hinchliffe was awarded £1,653.00 and Miss Hinchliffe was awarded £4,001.90 for unlawful deductions. The respondent's failure to respond meant the claims succeeded by default.

Both claimants were dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. Mr Hinchliffe was entitled to 4 weeks' statutory notice and Miss Hinchliffe to 3 weeks' statutory notice, which were not paid. The tribunal awarded damages for wrongful dismissal.

The respondent failed to pay both claimants their accrued holiday entitlement on termination. Mr Hinchliffe was awarded £638.40 and Miss Hinchliffe was awarded £270.10 for unpaid holiday pay.