Claimant v Print Outlet Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
This was a default judgment where the respondent failed to attend the hearing. The tribunal accepted the claimant's case and awarded compensation for unfair dismissal including basic and compensatory awards.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to provide a statement of terms and conditions of employment as required by section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and awarded two weeks' gross pay under section 38 Employment Act 2002.
Facts
Mr Halil brought claims against Print Outlet Limited for unfair dismissal and failure to provide written terms and conditions of employment. The respondent failed to attend the hearing. The claimant was earning £643 gross per week. The tribunal proceeded to hear the case in the respondent's absence.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on all claims as the respondent did not attend or defend the case. The tribunal awarded £4,786.68 for unfair dismissal (including basic award, compensatory award with 15% ACAS uplift) and £1,286 for failure to provide written terms. Total award: £6,072.68.
Practical note
Default judgments are entered when respondents fail to participate, and tribunals will apply ACAS uplifts even in default cases where there is evidence of procedural failures.
Award breakdown
Adjustments
15% uplift applied to compensatory award for failure to follow ACAS code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3201778/2023
- Decision date
- 7 February 2024
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- media
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister