Claimant v Geoffrey Hill & Co
Outcome
Individual claims
The Respondent failed to present a response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal made a determination in favour of the claimant. The tribunal found that the Respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the Claimant's wages.
The Respondent failed to present a response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal made a determination in favour of the claimant. The tribunal found that the Claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice.
The Respondent failed to present a response on time. Under Rule 21, the tribunal made a determination in favour of the claimant. The tribunal found that the Claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment.
Facts
Miss Bailiss brought claims against Geoffrey Hill & Co relating to unpaid wages, notice pay, and redundancy pay following her dismissal by reason of redundancy. The claim was filed on 28 January 2025. The Respondent failed to present a valid response on time to the Employment Tribunal.
Decision
Employment Judge Heap made a default judgment under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure. The tribunal found in favour of the Claimant on all claims: unauthorised deductions from wages (£3,427.50), breach of contract for notice pay (£20,505.00), and statutory redundancy pay (£21,000.00), totalling £44,932.50.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response on time, a tribunal may make a default judgment under Rule 21, determining claims on the papers without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6002993/2025
- Decision date
- 28 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No