Claimant v St Stephens Pre-School Community Interest Company
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claimant's claim for unauthorised deductions from wages succeeded, awarding £869.68 gross.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice, awarding damages of £602.61.
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £903.92.
Facts
Mrs Haley was employed by St Stephens Pre-School Community Interest Company. She was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to pay her proper wages, notice pay, and statutory redundancy pay. The claimant filed her claim on 30 May 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
Employment Judge Crosfill determined the claim under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, as the respondent failed to present a valid response. All three claims succeeded: unlawful deduction of wages (£869.68), breach of contract for notice pay (£602.61), and redundancy pay (£903.92), totalling £2,376.21.
Practical note
A respondent's failure to submit a timely ET3 response results in rule 21 default judgment, allowing the tribunal to determine claims on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6020202/2025
- Decision date
- 29 October 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No