Steven Hughes v Mike Jones & Son Decorators Ltd — 2021

The tribunal proceeded under Rule 21(2) after the respondent had been sent the claim form twice, did not enter a response, and did not attend the hearing. The tribunal heard evidence from the claimant under oath and considered the payslips he provided, and was satisfied the claim could be determined in the respondent's absence.

It found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy, so his redundancy payment claim succeeded. The tribunal awarded a redundancy payment of £14,795. It also found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and awarded £5,040 net as damages.

The tribunal further found that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant's holiday entitlement and ordered payment of £2,326 gross. The total sum awarded was £22,161, and the judgment stated that all sums due were to be paid gross without deduction for tax, with the claimant responsible for any income tax or employee national insurance contributions that might become due.