Claimant v Royale Oceanic International Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim for a statutory redundancy payment under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996 was well founded. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings and judgment was entered under Rule 22 (default judgment).
The claim for notice pay was well founded. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings and judgment was entered under Rule 22 (default judgment).
The claim for unlawful deduction of wages (arrears of pay) was well founded. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings and judgment was entered under Rule 22 (default judgment).
The claim for payment of holiday pay outstanding on termination under regulation 30 Working Time Regulations 1998 was well founded. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings and judgment was entered under Rule 22 (default judgment).
Facts
D Rowell brought claims against Royale Oceanic International Limited for statutory redundancy payment, notice pay, arrears of pay, and outstanding holiday pay on termination. The respondent company did not participate in the proceedings by filing a response or attending any hearing.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment for the claimant under Rule 22 (default judgment) finding all four claims well founded. A separate remedy hearing was ordered to determine the quantum of awards due to the claimant.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to participate in tribunal proceedings, the tribunal may enter default judgment in favour of the claimant under Rule 22, with remedy to be determined at a subsequent hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2500728/2025
- Decision date
- 19 August 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No