Claimant v Dermal Diagnostics Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal made a determination on the papers and found the claimant entitled to a statutory redundancy payment.
Facts
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy by Dermal Diagnostics Limited, a company in creditors voluntary liquidation. The claim was presented to the Watford Employment Tribunal on 27 January 2025. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
The tribunal determined the claim under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure on the papers. The claimant succeeded in his claim for redundancy pay and was awarded £3,150.00, the amount of his statutory redundancy payment.
Practical note
Where a respondent company in liquidation fails to defend a claim, a tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 21 awarding statutory redundancy pay without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300396/2025
- Decision date
- 23 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No