Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined on the claim under Rule 22 that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages of £1,200.00.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined on the claim under Rule 22 that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded 1 week's statutory notice pay.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined on the claim under Rule 22 that the respondent failed to pay the claimant's accrued but untaken holiday entitlement and awarded £400.00.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined on the claim under Rule 22 that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and entitled to a redundancy payment calculated on the basis of 2 complete years' service while aged 22 or under.
Facts
The claimant, Mr M Bell, brought claims against his former employer Yusuf Ozdemir for unlawful deduction of wages, breach of contract in respect of notice, unpaid holiday pay, and redundancy pay. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy after 2 years' service and was aged 22 or under during his employment. The respondent failed to present a valid response to the claim on time.
Decision
The tribunal determined the claim under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 as the respondent failed to present a valid response. The claimant succeeded on all claims and was awarded a total of £2,200.00 comprising £1,200 for unlawful deduction of wages, £300 for notice pay, £400 for holiday pay, and £300 statutory redundancy payment.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to present a valid response on time, a Rule 22 default judgment can be made awarding all sums properly claimed without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 7.3 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6004361/2024
- Decision date
- 22 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Yusuf Ozdemir
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- £15,000–£20,000
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No