Claimant v Dermal Diagnostics Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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