Claimant v What's new pussycat ltd
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 determined the claim on the papers and found the claimant entitled to statutory redundancy payment calculated on his age (66), length of service (10 years) and weekly pay (£241.61).
Facts
The claimant, aged 66, was dismissed by reason of redundancy after 10 years of service with the respondent. His weekly pay was £241.61. The respondent failed to present a valid response to the claim which was filed on 28 January 2025.
Decision
Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, the tribunal made a default judgment on the papers without a hearing. The claimant was awarded statutory redundancy payment of £3,624.15, calculated as 1.5 weeks' pay for each of his 10 years of service.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to defend a redundancy payment claim, the tribunal will determine entitlement on the papers under rule 21, awarding statutory redundancy based on age, service and weekly pay.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2301091/2025
- Decision date
- 24 June 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 10 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No