J Wardle v Graze Ltd: 2405788/2022
JUDGMENT
Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 – Rule 21[1]The respondent has failed to present a valid response on time. The Employment Judge has decided that a determination can properly be made of the claim, in accordance with rule 21 of the Rules of Procedure.[2]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 £287.30 (Statutory notice of 5 weeks at £57.46 per week). This is a gross sum, and the respondent must account to HMRC for any tax and national insurance due upon it.[3]The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £430.95 (1.5 weeks for every complete year of service when the claimant was aged over 40; 5 x 1.5 x £57.46).This sum is not subject to any deductions, and must be paid by the respondent to the claimant.[4]The hearing listed on 5 January 2022 is cancelled.