Cases2602040/2024

Claimant v Dermal Diagnostics Limited

24 April 2025Before Employment Judge Victoria ButlerMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£1,142

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal determined the claim under rule 21 in favour of the claimant.

Facts

The claimant, Miss Y T Lai, was dismissed by reason of redundancy by Dermal Diagnostics Limited. She filed a claim in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal on 10 December 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure, awarding the claimant a redundancy payment of £1,141.52. The decision was made on papers without a hearing due to the respondent's failure to respond.

Practical note

Rule 21 default judgments allow tribunals to determine claims on paper where respondents fail to file timely responses, resulting in automatic findings in favour of claimants for valid claims.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£1,142

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
2602040/2024
Decision date
24 April 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No