Claimant v Samuel James Events Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, so the tribunal made a determination under Rule 22 awarding statutory redundancy pay calculated as £780.
Withdrawn by claimant
Withdrawn by claimant
Withdrawn by claimant (notice pay)
Facts
The claimant was employed by Samuel James Events Ltd and was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The claimant brought claims for redundancy pay, unfair dismissal, holiday pay and notice pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
Under Rule 22, the tribunal awarded the claimant statutory redundancy pay of £780 calculated on a weekly wage of £520 and approximately 18 months service. The claimant withdrew claims for unfair dismissal, holiday pay and notice pay, which were dismissed.
Practical note
A Rule 22 default judgment will be entered where a respondent fails to file a valid response, but the claimant must still prove entitlement to any monetary award claimed.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6013370/2024
- Decision date
- 6 June 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No