Bennetts Family Bakers

Case Summary

The claimant's claim was determined by default after the respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract regarding notice and was entitled to a redundancy payment, awarding a total of £9,035.40.

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the Employment Judge exercised discretion under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure to determine the claim in default. The claimant was found to have been dismissed in breach of contract regarding notice entitlements and was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment.

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• •Dismissal in breach of contract regarding notice
• •Entitlement to redundancy payment
• •Default judgment following respondent's failure to present valid response

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Sharon Axe Respondent: Bennetts Family Bakers JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 22 November 2025. 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, or part of it, in accordance with rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure. 2. The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent must pay damages to the claimant of £2,442. 3. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £6,593.40. 4. The respondent must pay the claimant £9,035.40 in total. Approved by: Employment Judge Cadney 5 th May 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 19 May 2026