Claimant v Brian Davies and Robert Davies, a partnership trading as 'Gingers Welsh Bakery' or 'The Welsh Bakery'
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and a default judgment was issued under Rule 21. The tribunal determined the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment.
Facts
Mrs J Smith was employed by a partnership trading as Gingers Welsh Bakery or The Welsh Bakery. She was dismissed by reason of redundancy. She filed a claim on 8 March 2024 for a redundancy payment. The respondent partnership failed to present a valid response within the required time limit.
Decision
Employment Judge W Brady issued a default judgment under Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, as the respondent failed to defend the claim. The tribunal determined that the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment of £501.60.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file a response, tribunals can issue default judgments under Rule 21, determining claims on the available evidence without a hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1600754/2024
- Decision date
- 19 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No