Cases2601887/2024

Claimant v Morgan Woods Ltd

14 February 2025Before Employment Judge Robin BroughtonMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£2,934

Individual claims

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The claimant was dismissed without proper notice pay and the employer failed to pay pension contributions. Judgment entered in default under rule 21.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The claimant was entitled to unpaid holiday pay at termination. Judgment entered in default under rule 21.

Facts

Miss Stone was employed by Morgan Woods Ltd and was dismissed. The respondent failed to pay her notice pay, employer pension contributions totalling £2,760.70, and holiday pay of £173.20. The respondent failed to present a response to her tribunal claim filed on 29 August 2024.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Judgment was entered in default in favour of the claimant for breach of contract and holiday pay totalling £2,933.90 gross.

Practical note

Failure to submit a tribunal response on time results in automatic default judgment, allowing the judge to determine claims on paper without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£2,761
Holiday pay£173

Case details

Case number
2601887/2024
Decision date
14 February 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No