Claimant v Royale Oceanic International Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the unfair dismissal claim well founded under Rule 22, indicating the respondent failed to respond to the claim and the tribunal was satisfied on the available material that the claimant was unfairly dismissed.
The claim for statutory redundancy payment under section 163 ERA 1996 was found well founded under Rule 22, with the respondent failing to participate in proceedings.
The claim for notice pay succeeded under Rule 22, suggesting the respondent failed to provide proper notice or payment in lieu and did not defend the claim.
Facts
D Richmond brought claims against Royale Oceanic International Limited for unfair dismissal, statutory redundancy payment, and notice pay. The respondent failed to respond to the claim or participate in the proceedings. The tribunal determined liability under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024, which allows judgment to be entered when a respondent fails to present a response.
Decision
Employment Judge Sweeney found all three claims well founded and succeeding under Rule 22. The tribunal ordered a remedy hearing to determine the quantum of awards for unfair dismissal, statutory redundancy payment, and notice pay. This was a liability-only judgment issued on 19 August 2025.
Practical note
Rule 22 default judgments demonstrate the importance of respondents engaging with tribunal proceedings, as failure to respond can result in automatic liability findings requiring only remedy determination.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2500681/2025
- Decision date
- 19 August 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No