Claimant v E&M Electronic Services Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and the respondent failed to present a valid response on time, resulting in a default judgment for the claimant entitling him to a redundancy payment.
Facts
Mr Walsh brought a claim for redundancy payment against E&M Electronic Services Ltd in the South East Employment Tribunal. The claim was presented on 14 March 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
Employment Judge Hawksworth issued a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The tribunal determined that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and ordered the respondent to pay a redundancy payment of £17,700.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response on time, the tribunal may issue a default judgment under rule 21, determining the claim in favour of the claimant without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6008904/2025
- Decision date
- 1 December 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No