Claimant v Mr Mark Akred
Outcome
Individual claims
Default judgment granted under Rule 22 as the second respondent failed to submit a response to the claim. The tribunal accepted the claimant's evidence regarding unpaid wages.
Default judgment granted under Rule 22 as the second respondent failed to submit a response to the claim. The tribunal found breach of contract regarding payment obligations.
Facts
The claimant brought claims against two respondents regarding unpaid wages and breach of contract. The first respondent, Mr Mark Akred, was named but was not actually the claimant's employer. The second respondent, Cotswold Drinks Co. Limited, failed to submit a response to the claim. The hearing proceeded as a Rule 22 default judgment hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim against the first respondent on the basis that he was not the employer. Default judgment was granted against the second respondent under Rule 22 for failure to file a response, and the claimant was awarded £4,613.95 for unlawful deduction from wages and breach of contract.
Practical note
Where a respondent employer fails to submit a response to a claim, the tribunal may enter default judgment under Rule 22 if satisfied the claim falls within its jurisdiction and the claimant's evidence supports the claim amount.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6011096/2024
- Decision date
- 4 February 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Mr Mark Akred
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No