1400175/2026Claimant won

Bennetts Family Bakers

v M Troke

5 May 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Cadney

Respondent

Bennetts Family Bakers

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Decision date

5 May 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Cadney

Compensation awarded

£4,775

Basic Award

£3,888

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Case Summary

The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and is entitled to damages of £887.50. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £3,887.50. The respondent must pay a total of £4,775.

Why this outcome?

Default — respondent did not respond

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

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Key Issues

  • breach of contract regarding notice on dismissal
  • entitlement to redundancy payment

Decision Text

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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Michele Troke Respondent: Bennetts Family Bakers JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the Bristol Employment Tribunal on 9 December 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 £887.50. 3. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £3,887.50. 4. The respondent must pay the claimant £4,775 in total. Approved by: Employment Judge Cadney 5 th May 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 19 May 2026

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