Claimant v Small Steps Preschool Boreham Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The Tribunal found that the Respondent had failed to pay the full statutory redundancy payment due to the Claimant. The Respondent accepted there was a shortfall of £466.84 and consented to judgment in that amount.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by Small Steps Preschool Boreham Ltd and was made redundant. The Respondent paid a statutory redundancy payment but there was a shortfall in the amount paid. The parties agreed the shortfall was £466.84 and the matter was resolved by consent.
Decision
The Tribunal concluded that the Respondent failed to pay the full statutory redundancy payment and ordered payment of the agreed shortfall of £466.84. This was a consent judgment with the Respondent accepting liability for the underpayment.
Practical note
Employers must ensure they correctly calculate and pay statutory redundancy payments in full, as shortfalls can lead to tribunal claims.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6026492/2025
- Decision date
- 1 December 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No