Case 2404598/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr N Lewis v Synergy Engineering Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 2404598/2024
- Decision date
- 15 May 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr N Lewis
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Employment Judge recorded that Synergy Engineering Ltd had failed to present a valid response on time. On that basis, the judge determined the claim under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 and made a decision on the papers.
The judgment upheld three monetary claims. It found that the respondent had made an unauthorised deduction from wages and ordered payment of a net sum of £107.23. It also found that the claimant had been dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and ordered damages of £10,629.69 net.
The tribunal further found that the respondent had failed to pay accrued but untaken holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £944.86 net. The total ordered payment was £11,681.78 net. The judgment also included the standard interest notice under Article 12 of the Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990, stating that the relevant decision day was 15 May 2025, the calculation day was 16 May 2025, and the stipulated rate was 8% per annum.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Determined on the basis of a valid default judgment under Rule 22 after the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. | Upheld | — | £107 |
| Breach of contract | Notice pay awarded as damages in a net amount of £10,629.69, following the respondent's failure to present a valid response on time. | Upheld | — | £10,630 |
| Holiday pay | Accrued but untaken holiday entitlement was found due and ordered to be paid in a net amount of £944.86. | Upheld | — | £945 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £11,682
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024
- Employment Tribunals (Interest) Order 1990 Article 12
Official outcome judgment PDF
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