Cases2404819/2024

Claimant v Let Us Go Limited

14 February 2025Before Employment Judge CooksonMidlands Weston papers

Outcome

Default judgment£945

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

Default judgment made under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2024. Respondent did not participate or defend the claim. Tribunal determined claimant entitled to statutory redundancy payment under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996.

Facts

This is a default judgment case where the respondent company Let Us Go Limited failed to participate in the proceedings. The claimant Stoyka Valeva brought a claim for statutory redundancy payment. No substantive facts about the employment relationship or redundancy circumstances are detailed in this judgment.

Decision

Employment Judge Cookson made a default judgment under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2024, awarding the claimant statutory redundancy pay of £945.30 under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996. Interest is payable at 8% per annum if not paid within 14 days.

Practical note

Where a respondent fails to engage with tribunal proceedings, a default judgment may be entered for statutory redundancy payments under Rule 22.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£945

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.163

Case details

Case number
2404819/2024
Decision date
14 February 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No