Cases2600174/2025

Claimant v Dermal Diagnostics

7 April 2025Before Employment Judge R AdkinsonMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Default judgment£2,079

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal made a default judgment under rule 21 as the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and the tribunal determined she was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment.

Facts

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The claim was filed on 7 November 2024 in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.

Decision

The Employment Judge made a default judgment under rule 21 as the respondent had not responded to the claim. The claimant was awarded a statutory redundancy payment of £2,079.21 and all future hearings were cancelled.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to file a response on time, a tribunal may make a default judgment under rule 21, determining the claim on the basis of the information provided by the claimant without the need for a hearing.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£2,079

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure rule 21Employment Rights Act 1996

Case details

Case number
2600174/2025
Decision date
7 April 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No