Signorelli’s Deli Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant presented claims for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract dismissal, and holiday pay entitlement against Signorelli's Deli Ltd. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, allowing the tribunal to proceed under rule 22. The tribunal upheld claims for wage deductions (£2,667), breach of contract damages (£2,667), and unpaid holiday (£1,150.77), but refused the redundancy claim due to lack of two years continuous employment, awarding a total of £6,484.77.

The respondent failed to submit a valid response on time, allowing the tribunal to proceed under rule 22. The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised wage deductions, dismissed the claimant in breach of contract without proper notice, and failed to pay holiday entitlement. The redundancy claim was refused because the claimant lacked two years continuous employment with the respondent.

• •Unauthorised wage deductions
• •Dismissal in breach of contract regarding notice
• •Failure to pay holiday entitlement
• •Redundancy payment claim (two-year continuous employment requirement)

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Joseph Barsouna Respondent: Signorelli’s Deli Ltd JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the Watford Employment Tribunal on 3 December 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 £2,667 gross. 3. The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent must pay damages to the claimant of £2,667. 4. The respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay the claimant £1150.77. 5. The claim for a redundancy payment is refused as the claimant did not have two years continuous employment with the Respondent. 6. The respondent must pay the claimant £6,484.77 in total. Approved by: Employment Judge Graham 28 March 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 30 March 2026 FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE