Mr G Eyles v HCL Chauffeurs UK Ltd: 2301982/2024
JUDGMENT
Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 – Rules 21 and 52[1]The claim was issued on 12 February 2024 and included complaints of(1) unfair dismissal,(2) failure to make a redundancy payment and(3) breach of contract in respect of notice pay. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time.[2]In a decision dated 9 April 2024 Employment Judge Aspinall informed the parties that a judgment was not appropriate because further information was required regarding the claim of unfair dismissal in order to assess compensation.[3]By letter dated 2 May 2024 the claimant’s solicitors have withdrawn the complaint of unfair dismissal. Accordingly, the complaint of unfair dismissal is dismissed on withdrawal.[4]No further information is required to assess compensation for the remaining complaints, the sums being set out in the claim form.[5]The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract and the respondent must pay damages to the claimant of £8,289.00.[6]The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £16,397.00[7]The respondent must pay the claimant £24,686.00 in total.[8]The hearing listed on 4 and 5 November 2024 is cancelled.