Claimant v Purple Panda Services Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay was well-founded. The respondent failed to respond or defend the claim, resulting in a default judgment under Rule 21. The claimant was awarded damages representing notice pay calculated on a gross basis.
Facts
The claimant brought a breach of contract claim against Purple Panda Services Ltd relating to unpaid notice pay. The respondent failed to respond to the claim or engage with the tribunal process. The case was determined on the papers under Rule 21 without a hearing.
Decision
The tribunal found the claim well-founded and awarded the claimant £3,600 as damages for breach of contract, calculated on a gross basis to account for potential tax liability on post-employment notice pay. The scheduled hearing was cancelled as the claim was resolved by default judgment.
Practical note
Employers who fail to respond to tribunal claims risk default judgments being entered against them without the opportunity to defend their position.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6016579/2024
- Decision date
- 14 January 2025
- Hearing type
- rule 21
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No