Claimant v Zip Management (Sailmakers) Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claimant was unfairly dismissed. The respondent failed to attend the hearing to defend the claim. The tribunal awarded a basic award, compensatory award, and loss of statutory rights.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to provide proper notice pay. The claimant succeeded in recovering notice pay of £2589.06 gross, which matched the basic award amount.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Zip Management (Sailmakers) Ltd. The employment relationship ended and the claimant brought claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal. The respondent failed to attend the hearing held remotely via CVP on 4 August 2025.
Decision
The tribunal found the claimant was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed. The respondent was ordered to pay notice pay of £2589.06, a basic award of £2589.06, compensatory award of £2433.78, and £250 for loss of statutory rights, totalling £7,861.90.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to attend a hearing, a tribunal can proceed to make findings in favour of the claimant and award appropriate compensation for unfair and wrongful dismissal.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3304181/2024
- Decision date
- 13 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No