Claimant v Times PBS Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under rule 21 of the Tribunal Rules of Procedure, the tribunal determined the claim on the papers. The claimant succeeded in their claim for unpaid sick pay.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim for unpaid sick pay against their employer Times PBS Ltd. The claim was filed on 18 June 2024 in the South-East Employment Tribunal. The respondent failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 of the Tribunal Rules of Procedure on the papers without a hearing. The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £1,231.75 in unpaid sick pay.
Practical note
Rule 21 default judgments can be obtained where a respondent fails to defend, allowing tribunals to determine claims on paper without a full hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3309060/2024
- Decision date
- 31 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No