Claimant v Thermax Construction Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined the claim under rule 21 and awarded damages for the breach of contract relating to notice pay.
Facts
Mr Glover was employed by Thermax Construction Limited and was dismissed without proper notice. He filed a claim in the Wales Employment Tribunal on 15 July 2025. The respondent, which is in creditors voluntary liquidation, failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined the claim on the papers under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded damages of £3,446.64, less £408.55 received from benefits during the notice period, resulting in a total award of £3,038.09. The decision was made as a default judgment under rule 21 due to the respondent's failure to respond.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 21 can be determined on the papers where the respondent fails to respond, particularly relevant where the respondent is insolvent, though recovery may be limited to the National Insurance Fund.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1602966/2025
- Decision date
- 5 January 2026
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No