Claimant v Emma Sleight t/a Emma's Hairdressers
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21, the tribunal determined the claim on papers and awarded the redundancy payment claimed.
Facts
Mrs Stubbs was employed by Emma's Hairdressers and was dismissed by reason of redundancy. She filed a claim for redundancy payment in the Midlands East Employment Tribunal on 11 November 2024. The respondent, Emma Sleight trading as Emma's Hairdressers, failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge Welch determined the claim on papers under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure due to the respondent's failure to respond. The tribunal awarded the claimant £7,687.68 in redundancy payment, representing the statutory entitlement following dismissal by reason of redundancy.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to enter a valid response on time, rule 21 allows the tribunal to determine claims on papers and issue default judgment, particularly in straightforward statutory claims like redundancy payments.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6018227/2024
- Decision date
- 21 March 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No