Claimant v Frames & Mirrors 4 U Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent did not contest the claim and the tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 awarding damages for failure to provide proper notice.
Facts
The claimant D Samuel was employed by Frames & Mirrors 4 U Ltd. The claimant was dismissed without proper notice constituting a breach of contract. The claim was filed on 22 March 2025. The respondent did not contest the claim or participate in the proceedings.
Decision
The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 in favour of the claimant as the respondent did not contest the claim. The tribunal awarded £480.00 gross as damages for breach of contract in respect of notice, representing one week's notice pay. The scheduled hearing was cancelled.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to contest a claim, tribunals can make a default judgment on the papers under rule 21, awarding contractual notice pay based on the claimant's weekly wage.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6007802/2025
- Decision date
- 21 July 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No