Claimant v J.A.M. Drilling Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed. The respondent was in liquidation and did not appear or contest the claim. The tribunal was satisfied on the evidence presented that the dismissal was unfair.
Facts
The claimant was dismissed by J.A.M. Drilling Limited, a company that subsequently went into liquidation. The respondent did not appear at the hearing and did not defend the claim. The claimant was represented by a solicitor and presented evidence to the tribunal.
Decision
The tribunal found the claimant was unfairly dismissed and awarded a basic award of £10,150 and a compensatory award of £7,281.65. Both awards are to be paid without deduction of tax or national insurance.
Practical note
When a respondent company is in liquidation and fails to defend a claim, the tribunal will still assess the evidence and can make awards in the claimant's favour, though recovery may be difficult.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 8001926/2024
- Decision date
- 2 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor