S Hughes v Mike Jones and Son Decorators Ltd: 2402609/2021
JUDGMENT
Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 – Rule 21[1]The Respondent was sent the Claim Form twice including, on a second occasion, at its registered address without a response being entered. The Respondent did not attend the hearing. The Tribunal was satisfied that having heard evidence from the Claimant under oath and having considered documentation in the form of pay slips sent by the Claimant the Claimant’s claim could properly be determined pursuant to Rule 21 (2).[2]The Claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The Claimant’s claim for a Redundancy Payment is well founded. The Claimant is entitled to a redundancy payment in the sum of £14 795.[3]The Claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the Respondent is ordered to pay damages to the Claimant in the sum of £5040 (net)[4]The Respondent has failed to pay the Claimant’s holiday entitlement and is ordered to pay the Claimant the sum of £2326 (gross).[5]The total sum awarded to the Claimant is £22 161. All sums due are to be paid gross without deduction for tax. The Claimant shall be responsible for any income tax or employee national insurance contributions which may become due.[6]The Recoupment Provisions apply do not apply.