6038817/2025Claimant won

Ciarajade Hair Salon Ltd

v Mrs N Lupton

1 May 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Ferguson

Respondent

Ciarajade Hair Salon Ltd

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Decision date

1 May 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Ferguson

Compensation awarded

£800

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Case Summary

The claimant brought claims for unauthorised wage deductions, wrongful dismissal, and unpaid holiday pay against a hair salon. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal proceeded under rule 22. The tribunal found the respondent liable on all three claims and ordered payment of £1,395.83 in total.

Why this outcome?

Default — respondent did not respond

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, allowing the tribunal to proceed under rule 22 without a contested response. The tribunal found the claimant's claims for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract regarding notice on dismissal, and unpaid holiday entitlement to be established.

Key Issues

  • Unauthorised deductions from wages
  • Dismissal in breach of contract regarding notice
  • Failure to pay holiday entitlement

Decision Text

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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mrs N Lupton Respondent: Ciarajade Hair Salon Ltd JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 21 October 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 £800.00 gross. 3. The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent must pay damages to the claimant of £276.80. 4. The respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay the claimant £319.03 (4.2 days, calculated on the basis of gross pay of £75.96 per day). 5. The respondent must pay the claimant £1,395.83. Approved by: Employment Judge Ferguson Date: 1 May 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 19 May 2026 Jade Lobb FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE

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