Decision date
20 March 2026
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Sharp
Compensation awarded
£3,635
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Case Summary
The claimant presented claims against Fantastic Fences Limited in the Wales Employment Tribunal on 11 July 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, allowing the tribunal to determine the claim under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure. The tribunal found the respondent liable for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract regarding notice pay, and unpaid holiday entitlement, awarding the claimant a total of £6499.25.
Why this outcome?
Default — respondent did not respondThe respondent failed to present a valid response on time, allowing the tribunal to determine the claim under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure. The tribunal found the respondent had made unauthorised wage deductions, dismissed the claimant in breach of contract without proper notice, and failed to pay accrued holiday entitlement.
Key Issues
- •Unauthorised deductions from wages
- •Breach of contract in respect of notice upon dismissal
- •Failure to pay holiday entitlement
Decision Text
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Nick Naylor Respondent: Fantastic Fences Limited JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the Wales Employment Tribunal on 11 July 2025. The respondent has failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge has decided that a determination can properly be made of the claim, or part of it, in accordance with rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure. 2. The respondent has made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and must pay the claimant £3635.38 gross. 3. The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent must pay damages to the claimant of £1856.04. 4. The respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay the claimant £1007.33. 5. The respondent must pay the claimant £6499.25 in total. 6. The claimant is responsible for any income tax or employee national insurance contributions that may be due. Approved by: Employment Judge Sharp 20 March 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 24 March 2026 Miriam Drake FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE
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Case Details
- Claimant
- N Naylor
- Case No.
- 6025932/2025
- Tribunal
- Employment Tribunal
- Level
- First instance
- Decision
- 20 March 2026
- Published
- 21 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Sharp