Cases6012462/2024

Claimant v Reliance Maintenance Ltd

18 June 2025Before Employment Judge R AdkinsonMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,725

Individual claims

Wrongful Dismissalsucceeded

The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and judgment was entered in default under rule 21.

Holiday Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and judgment was entered in default under rule 21.

Facts

Mr Andrews brought claims against Reliance Maintenance Ltd for wrongful dismissal (breach of contract regarding notice) and unpaid holiday pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the prescribed time limit following the claim being issued on 22 September 2024.

Decision

Employment Judge Adkinson entered judgment in default under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. The claimant was awarded £625 gross for breach of contract relating to notice pay and £1,100 gross for unpaid holiday entitlement, totaling £1,725.

Practical note

Respondents who fail to submit a timely response face default judgment under rule 21, with the tribunal determining claims on the papers without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£625
Holiday pay£1,100

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
6012462/2024
Decision date
18 June 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
construction
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No