Claimant v Inox Technical Lighting Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. 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 based on 2 years service, weekly pay of £673.07, and age of 62 at redundancy.
Facts
Mr Cooke was employed by Inox Technical Lighting Ltd for 2 years with a weekly pay of £673.07. He was dismissed by reason of redundancy at age 62. The respondent failed to present a valid response to the tribunal claim filed on 24 February 2025.
Decision
Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, the tribunal made a default judgment in favour of the claimant. The claimant was awarded statutory redundancy pay of £2019.24, calculated as 1.5 weeks pay for each of his 2 years of service given his age of 62.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to file a response, the tribunal can make a rule 21 default judgment based on the claimant's uncontested assertions, including awarding statutory redundancy pay without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6006178/2025
- Decision date
- 13 June 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No