Cases6014087/2024

Claimant v Terence Andrew Limited

24 March 2025Before Employment Judge FreshwaterEast Londonremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£21,825

Individual claims

Breach of Contractsucceeded

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by way of redundancy and was entitled to notice pay. The respondent failed to attend to defend the claim and the tribunal found the claim well-founded.

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by way of redundancy and was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment under section 135 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent failed to attend and did not defend the claim.

Facts

The claimant Mrs Neressa Poole was dismissed by way of redundancy by Terence Andrew Limited. The respondent failed to pay the claimant's notice pay or statutory redundancy payment. The respondent did not appear at the tribunal hearing and was not represented.

Decision

The tribunal found both claims well-founded and ordered the respondent to pay notice pay of £6,984.00 and a statutory redundancy payment of £14,841.00, totalling £21,825.00. The respondent's non-attendance meant the claims were uncontested.

Practical note

Where an employer fails to attend or defend a claim for redundancy and notice pay, the tribunal will find in favour of the claimant if the claims are properly established.

Award breakdown

Notice pay£6,984
Redundancy pay£14,841

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.135

Case details

Case number
6014087/2024
Decision date
24 March 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor