Claimant v Dermal Diagnostics
Outcome
Individual claims
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
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
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