Cases1304236/2023

Claimant v Computer Solutions (Worcester) Ltd

4 August 2025Before Employment Judge MaxwellMidlands Weston papers

Outcome

Default judgment£14,275

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time under Rule 21. The tribunal determined that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and entitled to a statutory redundancy payment.

Facts

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy from Computer Solutions (Worcester) Ltd. The claim was filed on 30 May 2023. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit.

Decision

The tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 21 as the respondent failed to respond. The claimant succeeded in the claim for statutory redundancy payment and was awarded £14,275.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to present a response on time, the tribunal may make a default judgment under Rule 21, awarding the claimant the full statutory redundancy payment due.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£14,275

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013 Rule 21Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
1304236/2023
Decision date
4 August 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
technology
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No