Claimant v Timsbury Preschool
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and claimed the outstanding balance of her statutory redundancy payment. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, judgment was entered in the claimant's favour for the uncontested sum.
Facts
Mrs Snow was dismissed by reason of redundancy from Timsbury Preschool and was owed an outstanding balance of her statutory redundancy payment. She filed a claim in the Employment Tribunal on 13 December 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, the Employment Judge entered a default judgment in favour of the claimant for the uncontested redundancy payment claim. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £1076.44.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to present a response on time and does not contest a claim for statutory redundancy pay, the tribunal will enter default judgment for the claimant under rule 21.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6021843/2024
- Decision date
- 22 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No