2402722/2025Claimant won

Thao One Ltd

v Mr S Evans

26 March 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Khan

Respondent

Thao One Ltd

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Decision date

26 March 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Khan

Compensation awarded

£2,159

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Case Summary

The claimant brought claims for unlawful wage deductions, statutory redundancy payment, and unpaid holiday entitlement against the respondent. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal determined the claim under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure. The tribunal awarded the claimant £6,268.30 comprising £2,158.60 for unauthorised wage deductions, £3,937.50 statutory redundancy payment, and £172.20 for unpaid holiday entitlement.

Why this outcome?

Default — respondent did not respond

The tribunal determined the claim in the respondent's absence under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure because the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal found the claimant's claims for unauthorised wage deductions, statutory redundancy payment, and unpaid holiday entitlement were established.

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Key Issues

  • Unauthorised deductions from wages
  • Statutory redundancy payment
  • Unpaid holiday entitlement
  • Respondent's failure to present valid response on time

Decision Text

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Case No: 2402722/2025 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr. Stephen Evans Respondent: Thao One Limited Heard at: Manchester by CVP On: 26th March 2026 Before: Employment Judge Khan REPRESENTATION: Claimant: In Person Respondent: Did not attend and was not represented JUDGMENT The Judgment of the Employment Tribunal is that: 1. The claim was presented in the Manchester Employment Tribunal on the 26 March 2026. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. A determination can properly be made of the claim in accordance with rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure. 2. The respondent has made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages in the period of 1 to 30 April 2025 and must pay the claimant £2,158.60, which is the gross sum deducted. 3. The claimant is entitled to be paid a statutory redundancy payment by the respondent in the sum of £3,937.50. This is calculated as follows: The claimant worked for the respondent for 5 years and was 66 years old when he was made redundant. The claimant is therefore entitled to 7.5 weeks with a weekly pay of £539.65 a week. Case No: 2402722/2025 4. The respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay the claimant £172.20, again gross. 5. The total amount awarded to the claimant and payable by the respondent is £6,268.30. 6. The claimant is responsible for the payment of any tax or National Insurance. Employment Judge Khan _____________________________ Date: 26.03.2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 30 April 2026 AND ENTERED IN THE REGISTER FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Case No: 2402722/2025 NOTICE THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (INTEREST) ORDER 1990 ARTICLE 12 Name of case: Mr Stephen Evans v Thao One Limited Interest is payable when an Employment Tribunal makes

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