Claimant v The Park Pre-School Ltd t/a Cheeky Little Monkeys Nursery
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent did not defend the claim. Under rule 21, judgment was entered for the claimant for the statutory redundancy payment owed.
Facts
Mrs Cope was employed by The Park Pre-School Ltd trading as Cheeky Little Monkeys Nursery for 5 complete years from July 2019 to July 2024. She was dismissed by reason of redundancy on 18 July 2024 aged 31, with a gross weekly pay of £259.60. The respondent made a part payment of £550 towards the statutory redundancy payment but did not pay the full amount owed.
Decision
The respondent indicated they would not defend the claim. Under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, judgment was entered by default for the claimant. The tribunal calculated the statutory redundancy payment at £1,298, less the £550 already paid, leaving £748 gross to be paid by the respondent.
Practical note
Where a respondent indicates they will not defend a redundancy payment claim, the tribunal can enter judgment for the claimant under rule 21 without a full hearing, calculating the statutory entitlement based on age, length of service, and weekly pay.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 2.9 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2310950/2024
- Decision date
- 10 February 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- Under £15,000
- Service
- 5 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No