Claimant v Flying Spur Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal to be well-founded. The respondent did not attend the hearing to defend the claim. The claimant was awarded both basic and compensatory awards, indicating the tribunal was satisfied the dismissal was unfair.
Facts
Mrs W Cronin brought an unfair dismissal claim against Flying Spur Ltd. The hearing took place remotely via CVP at Cambridge Employment Tribunal. The claimant appeared in person, while the respondent did not attend the hearing and offered no defence to the claim.
Decision
Employment Judge Taft found the complaint of unfair dismissal to be well-founded. The respondent's non-attendance meant the claim was effectively undefended. The tribunal awarded the claimant a basic award of £6,360.58 and a compensatory award of £31,500.00, totalling £37,860.58.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to attend a hearing and defend an unfair dismissal claim, the tribunal may find in favour of the claimant and award both basic and compensatory awards based on the evidence presented.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3309041/2024
- Decision date
- 2 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Flying Spur Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No