2301170/2025Claimant won

Mann Smith Ltd

v M Baker

8 May 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Taylor

Respondent

Mann Smith Ltd

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Decision date

8 May 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Taylor

Compensation awarded

£9,593

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Case Summary

The claimant presented a claim for redundancy on 4 February 2025. The respondent failed to submit a valid response on time. The Employment Judge determined the claim under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure and found the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy, entitled to a redundancy payment of £9,592.80.

Why this outcome?

Default — respondent did not respond

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. The claimant was found to have been dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to the statutory redundancy payment.

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Key Issues

  • Respondent failed to present valid response on time
  • Entitlement to redundancy payment

Decision Text

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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Maria Baker Respondent: Mann Smith Limited JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the London South Employment Tribunal on 4 February 2025. The respondent has failed to present a valid response on time. 2. 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. 3. 4. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to receive a redundancy payment of £9592.80. Approved by: Employment Judge Taylor 8 th May 2026 Judgment sent to parties on: 12 th May 2026 For the Tribunal Office

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