Claimant v Royale Oceanic International Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
This is a default judgment under Rule 22 where the respondent failed to participate in proceedings. The tribunal found the claim for statutory redundancy payment under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996 was well founded.
The tribunal found the claim for notice pay (breach of contract) was well founded. This was a default judgment where the respondent did not defend the claim.
The tribunal found the claim for unlawful deduction of wages (arrears of pay) was well founded. This was a default judgment where the respondent failed to respond.
The tribunal found the claim for payment of holiday pay outstanding on termination under regulation 30 Working Time Regulations 1998 was well founded. This was a default judgment with no response from the respondent.
Facts
This is a liability judgment made under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024. The claimant brought claims for statutory redundancy payment, notice pay, arrears of pay, and accrued holiday pay on termination of employment. The respondent, Royale Oceanic International Limited, did not participate in the proceedings, leading to a default judgment.
Decision
The tribunal found all four claims well founded and succeeded: statutory redundancy payment under section 163 ERA 1996, notice pay (breach of contract), unlawful deduction of wages (arrears), and holiday pay under regulation 30 Working Time Regulations 1998. A remedy hearing has been ordered to determine the quantum of awards.
Practical note
Default judgments under Rule 22 can be obtained where a respondent fails to participate, but a separate remedy hearing is required to quantify the awards for successful claims.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2501115/2025
- Decision date
- 19 August 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No