Cases2600330/2025

Claimant v Maxine Davis Limited

17 July 2025Before Employment Judge Robin BroughtonEast Midlandson papers

Outcome

Default judgment£4,878

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

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

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. With no response filed, the tribunal accepted the claimant's claim and awarded the outstanding holiday pay.

Facts

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. She filed a claim in the East Midlands Employment Tribunal on 8 March 2025 seeking redundancy pay and unpaid holiday pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.

Decision

Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, the Employment Judge determined the claims on the papers without a hearing. The claimant was awarded £4,304.30 in statutory redundancy pay and £573.90 in unpaid holiday pay, totalling £4,878.20.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to file a response, Employment Judges can make default judgments under rule 21, accepting the claimant's version of events and awarding appropriate statutory payments.

Award breakdown

Holiday pay£574
Redundancy pay£4,304

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
2600330/2025
Decision date
17 July 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No