Claimant v James Edward Matthews T.A. J Matthews Haulage
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 22, the tribunal made a default judgment in favor of the claimant for the redundancy payment claimed.
Facts
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy from his employment with J Matthews Haulage, a transport business operated by James Edward Matthews. The claim was filed on 16 March 2025 at the Bristol Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to submit a response within the prescribed time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Self made a default judgment under rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, awarding the claimant a statutory redundancy payment of £15,925. The judgment was made on the papers without a hearing, given the respondent's failure to engage with the proceedings.
Practical note
Employers who fail to submit ET3 responses on time risk default judgments being entered against them, with tribunals accepting claimants' factual assertions and awarding claimed remedies without requiring further proof.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6009014/2025
- Decision date
- 11 July 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No