Cases2600176/2025

Claimant v Dermal Diagnostics Limited

24 April 2025Before Employment Judge Victoria ButlerMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£7,782

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal made a determination under rule 21 that the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment.

Facts

Dr Al Khawaja was employed by Dermal Diagnostics Limited and was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The claimant filed a claim for redundancy payment on 25 December 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

The tribunal made a determination under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and awarded a redundancy payment of £7,781.70.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to present a valid response on time, tribunals can make a rule 21 default judgment awarding statutory redundancy payments without a hearing.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£7,782

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, rule 21

Case details

Case number
2600176/2025
Decision date
24 April 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No