Cases3303724/2024

Claimant v John Daniels. Daniels Transport Group

22 January 2025Before Employment Judge PostleEast of Englandon papers

Outcome

Default judgment£2,712

Individual claims

Redundancy Paysucceeded

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge determined under rule 21 that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and was entitled to a redundancy payment.

Facts

The claimant was dismissed by the respondent, Daniels Transport Group, by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response to the claim within the required time period.

Decision

The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure after the respondent's failure to present a valid response. The claimant succeeded in his claim for redundancy payment and was awarded £2,712.09.

Practical note

Failure to file a response on time results in a default judgment under rule 21, allowing the tribunal to determine claims without hearing from the respondent.

Award breakdown

Redundancy pay£2,712

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure Rule 21

Case details

Case number
3303724/2024
Decision date
22 January 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
transport
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No