Cases6011654/2024

Claimant v Mr Connor Stephen Cross

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£2,298

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal determined that it was just and equitable to extend time and that the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings and judgment was made under Rule 22 (default judgment).

Facts

The claimant Janet Taylor brought a claim for redundancy payment against her former employer, an individual respondent. The claim was filed on 13 September 2024, outside the ordinary time limit. The respondent did not participate in the proceedings.

Decision

The tribunal determined it was just and equitable to extend time for the claim and made a default judgment under Rule 22. The claimant was awarded £2,297.61 in statutory redundancy pay.

Practical note

A default judgment may be entered where a respondent fails to participate, and tribunals may extend time for redundancy claims where just and equitable to do so.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£2,298

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.164(2)

Case details

Case number
6011654/2024
Decision date
15 April 2025
Hearing type
default judgment
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No