Cases6020190/2025

Claimant v Network Flooring

15 August 2025Before Employment Judge WelchMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£3,150

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a statutory redundancy payment. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal proceeded to make a default judgment in the claimant's favour.

Facts

Mr Ward claimed a statutory redundancy payment from Network Flooring. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time to the claim filed on 30 May 2025 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal.

Decision

Employment Judge Welch made a default judgment under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, determining that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and awarding him £3,150.00 as a statutory redundancy payment. The scheduled hearing was cancelled.

Practical note

When a respondent fails to file a valid response on time, the tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 21 without a hearing, determining claims in the claimant's favour.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£3,150

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 21Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
6020190/2025
Decision date
15 August 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
construction
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No