Claimant v Morgan Woods Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined under rule 21 that the claimant is entitled to a statutory redundancy payment.
The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal awarded damages for notice pay under rule 21.
The respondent failed to pay the claimant's accrued holiday entitlement. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal awarded the outstanding holiday pay under rule 21.
Facts
Mr Charles Coleman was employed by Morgan Woods Ltd and was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The respondent failed to pay his statutory redundancy payment, notice pay, and accrued holiday entitlement. The claim was filed on 11 November 2024. The respondent failed to present a valid ET3 response within the required time limit.
Decision
The Employment Judge made a determination under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure, following the respondent's failure to present a valid response. The tribunal awarded the claimant £1,400 redundancy pay, £2,400.30 net for notice pay (breach of contract), and £560.07 net for holiday pay, totaling £4,360.37.
Practical note
Where a respondent fails to file an ET3 response on time, the tribunal can make a default judgment under rule 21 awarding compensation without a full hearing.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2601958/2024
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Name
- Morgan Woods Ltd
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No