Claimant v Cheap Printing Dorset Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on their unfair dismissal claim. The respondent did not attend the hearing to defend the claim. The tribunal awarded both basic and compensatory awards indicating the dismissal was unfair.
Facts
Ms Dewhurst brought an unfair dismissal claim against her former employer, Cheap Printing Dorset Ltd. The respondent company failed to attend the tribunal hearing and did not defend the claim. The claimant appeared in person.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and upheld her unfair dismissal claim. The respondent was ordered to pay a total of £10,488.15 comprising basic award, compensatory award and loss of statutory rights.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to attend a tribunal hearing, the tribunal can proceed to determine the claim on the available evidence and award appropriate compensation to a successful claimant.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6022588/2024
- Decision date
- 1 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No