Claimant v Morgan Woods Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
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.
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
Case details
- Case number
- 2601887/2024
- Decision date
- 14 February 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Morgan Woods Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No