Cases8001054/2025

Claimant v Chemcem Scotland Ltd

4 June 2025Before Employment Judge Mrs M KearnsScotlandon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£13,880

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. As the respondent failed to present a response under Rule 22, the tribunal issued judgment on the available material awarding the claimant the statutory redundancy payment to which he was entitled.

Facts

Mr Croll was dismissed by reason of redundancy by Chemcem Scotland Ltd. His gross weekly pay was £487.00 and his length of service entitled him to 28.5 weeks' statutory redundancy payment. The respondent failed to present a response to the claim.

Decision

Under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, the Employment Judge issued a default judgment on the papers without a hearing, awarding the claimant £13,879.50 in statutory redundancy pay based on the available material.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to present a response, a tribunal may issue a default judgment under Rule 22 awarding statutory redundancy payments based solely on the claimant's claim form and available documentation.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£13,880

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
8001054/2025
Decision date
4 June 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
No

Employment details

Claimant representation

Represented
No