Claimant v Timsbury Preschool
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 22 that the claimant was entitled to the shortfall in the statutory redundancy payment.
Facts
Mrs Snow was dismissed by Timsbury Preschool by reason of redundancy. She filed a claim on 8 January 2025 seeking a shortfall in her statutory redundancy payment of £994.50. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure, as the respondent had not responded. The tribunal found the claimant was entitled to the full shortfall in her redundancy payment of £994.50.
Practical note
Failure to respond to an employment tribunal claim can result in a default judgment being entered against the respondent without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6000684/2025
- Decision date
- 22 April 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No