J Pullen v GZL Produce Ltd: 6017339/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 6017339/2024
J PullenClaimantGZL Produce LimitedRespondent
Employment Judge ChildeDate 3 April 2025

JUDGMENT

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 – Rule 22[1]The respondent has failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge has decided that a determination can properly be made on the claim in accordance with Rule 22 of the Procedure Rules.[2]The respondent has made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and is ordered to pay the claimant the gross sum of £1,355.96 calculated as follows:a. Gross pay due March to June 2024 inclusive = £3,405.96b. Minus payments on account by the respondent between March and May 2024 = £2,050.00c. Balance due: £3,405.96 - £2,050.00 = £1,355.96.[3]The respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s accrued but untaken holiday entitlement and is ordered to pay the claimant the gross sum of £2,800.82 calculated as follows:a. May 2022 to March 2023: 119.46hrs x £9.18 per hour = £1,096.64b. April to August 2023: 39.08hrs x £10.18 per hour = £397.83c. August 2023 to March 2024: 94.99 hrs x £10.42 = £989.80d. April to June 2024: 27.67hrs x £11.44 = £316.55[4]Consequently, the respondent must pay the claimant the total sum of £4,156.78.[5]The hearing on 14 April 2025 is cancelled. Approved by: