Claimant v Magic Media Works Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent did not contest the claim and admitted the claimant was entitled to the redundancy payment. The tribunal was satisfied based on the uncontested evidence that the claimant was entitled to the statutory redundancy payment of £2,813.08.
Facts
The claimant was made redundant by the respondent company and claimed a statutory redundancy payment of £2,813.08. The respondent submitted a response stating it did not contest the claim but was unable to pay due to insolvency, with the company expected to enter administration at the end of November 2024. The respondent confirmed agreement with the employment details provided by the claimant.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to the redundancy payment of £2,813.08 as the respondent did not contest the claim and admitted the entitlement. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the statutory redundancy payment, though the respondent had indicated it was insolvent.
Practical note
Where a respondent admits entitlement to a redundancy payment but cannot pay due to insolvency, the tribunal will still make a judgment ordering payment to enable the claimant to pursue recovery through the Insolvency Service.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6015762/2024
- Decision date
- 12 March 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- media
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No