Claimant v Radio Fiza Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages totalling £15,922.09 gross.
Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice, awarding damages of £1,808.82.
Facts
The claimant A Hussain brought claims against Radio Fiza Ltd for unauthorised deductions from wages and breach of contract regarding notice pay. The claim was filed on 25 May 2024 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Welch determined the claims under rule 21 without a hearing, finding in favour of the claimant on both claims. The respondent was ordered to pay £15,922.09 for unauthorised wage deductions and £1,808.82 for breach of contract notice pay, totalling £17,730.91.
Practical note
Failing to file a tribunal response on time can result in automatic default judgment against an employer, with the tribunal determining claims on the papers without the employer having any opportunity to defend.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6002876/2024
- Decision date
- 8 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Radio Fiza Ltd
- Sector
- media
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No