Cases6015898/2024

Claimant v RPS Lincolnshire Limited

27 May 2025Before Employment Judge McTigueMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£3,060

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal determined the claim under rule 22 on the papers.

Facts

Mrs Leach was dismissed by reason of redundancy from her employment with RPS Lincolnshire Limited. She presented her claim to the tribunal on 22 October 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined the claim on the papers under rule 22 due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal awarded the claimant a redundancy payment of £3,060.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to file a valid ET3 response on time, the tribunal can issue a default judgment under rule 22 without a hearing, awarding the claimant their statutory redundancy entitlement.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£3,060

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, Rule 22

Case details

Case number
6015898/2024
Decision date
27 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No