Claimant v Pure Spa & Beauty Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal applied rule 21 and determined the claim on the papers. The claimant was entitled to statutory redundancy pay calculated at 3 weeks' pay (£183 per week) for 3 years of service, totaling £549.
The complaint for holiday pay was well-founded. The respondent failed to defend the claim. The tribunal awarded £594.88 representing payment in lieu of accrued but untaken holidays on termination of employment.
Facts
J Jones was employed by Pure Spa & Beauty Limited from 26 September 2021 to 6 March 2025, a period of just over 3 years. Her gross weekly pay was £183. She was made redundant and claimed statutory redundancy pay and accrued holiday pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to the claim filed on 28 May 2025.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 on the papers without a hearing. The claimant succeeded in her claims for statutory redundancy pay (£549 for 3 years' service) and holiday pay (£594.88), totaling £1,143.88. The scheduled hearing was cancelled.
Practical note
Default judgments under rule 21 can be determined on the papers where the respondent fails to respond, resulting in straightforward awards for statutory entitlements like redundancy and holiday pay.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 6.3 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6019794/2025
- Decision date
- 18 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- Under £15,000
- Service
- 3 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No