Claimant v Razors Edge Group Limited trading as James Roberts Beauty
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the claimant was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment based on 20 years of service at a weekly pay rate of £326.92.
Facts
The claimant N Brearley was employed by Razors Edge Group Limited trading as James Roberts Beauty and was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The claimant had 20 years of service with a weekly pay of £326.92. The claim was filed on 10 March 2025 in Manchester. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure. The claimant was awarded statutory redundancy pay of £8,009.54, calculated based on 20 years of service (11 years between ages 22-41 and 9 years from age 41 onwards). Outstanding complaints will proceed to a further hearing.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to submit a response on time, the tribunal can make a default determination under rule 21 on claims that can be properly determined, such as statutory redundancy pay, while allowing other claims to proceed to hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6008159/2025
- Decision date
- 17 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 20 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No