Claimant v Mr Colin Wreford
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a determination under rule 21 and found the claimant entitled to a redundancy payment.
Facts
Mr T Isaac claimed redundancy payment from his employer Mr Colin Wreford. The claim was filed on 6 June 2024 in the Bristol Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Midgley determined the claim under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure on the papers without a hearing. The judge found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and awarded a statutory redundancy payment of £3635.43.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to present a valid response, the tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 21, determining claims on the papers without the need for a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6003393/2024
- Decision date
- 12 September 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Mr Colin Wreford
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No