Claimant v Samson Containers Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal proceeded under Rule 21 and determined the unfair dismissal complaint was well-founded as the respondent did not defend the claim.
Facts
Mr B Oliver brought a claim for unfair dismissal against Samson Containers Limited. The claim was filed on 23 November 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the time limit, and did not participate in the proceedings.
Decision
The tribunal proceeded under Rule 21 and Rule 22 as the respondent had not filed a response. The tribunal determined the unfair dismissal claim was well-founded and awarded the claimant a basic award of £2,040 and a compensatory award of £3,240, totalling £5,280.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to file a response to an unfair dismissal claim, the tribunal can make a default judgment in favour of the claimant under Rule 21, awarding both basic and compensatory awards without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2407288/2024
- Decision date
- 13 May 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No