Claimant v Business Electricity UK Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal made a default judgment under Rule 21. The claimant was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment which the respondent had failed to pay.
Facts
The claimant was dismissed by her employer, Business Electricity UK Limited, by reason of redundancy. She was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment of £17,850.00 which the respondent failed to pay. The claimant presented her claim to the Midlands East Employment Tribunal on 10th February 2025.
Decision
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge made a default judgment under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, ordering the respondent to pay the claimant the redundancy payment of £17,850.00.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims face default judgments being entered against them, resulting in automatic liability for valid claims without the opportunity to contest the matter.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6004378/2025
- Decision date
- 31 March 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- energy
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No