Claimant v FFDR Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the dismissal to be unfair. The respondent did not attend or participate in the hearing to defend the claim. The claimant was awarded both basic and compensatory awards totaling £14,022.
The respondent failed to provide a written statement of reasons for dismissal as required under section 92 Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal ordered payment of 2 weeks' gross wages (£1,272) for this failure.
Facts
Mr Smith was dismissed from his employment with FFDR Limited on 6 September 2024. He received weekly gross wages of £636. The respondent failed to provide him with written reasons for his dismissal and did not attend or participate in the tribunal hearing to defend against the unfair dismissal claim.
Decision
The tribunal found the dismissal to be unfair and awarded compensation totaling £14,022 comprising a basic award of £2,862 and compensatory award of £11,160. The tribunal also awarded £1,272 (two weeks' gross pay) for the respondent's failure to provide written reasons for dismissal under section 92 ERA 1996.
Practical note
When a respondent fails to participate in tribunal proceedings, the tribunal will determine unfair dismissal claims on the available evidence and award appropriate compensation including for procedural failures such as non-provision of written dismissal reasons.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 8002007/2024
- Decision date
- 8 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- FFDR Limited
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep