Mereview Taverns Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant was dismissed by the respondent, and the Employment Judge decided that a determination could be made. The respondent must pay damages for breach of contract and redundancy, as well as holiday entitlement.

The tribunal found the claimant's dismissal was not carried out lawfully, determining that the respondent breached the contract of employment and failed to comply with redundancy procedures, resulting in an obligation to pay damages for breach of contract, redundancy compensation, and accrued holiday pay.

• •dismissal in breach of contract
• •redundancy payment
• •holiday entitlement

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Ms S J Pearson Respondent: Mereview Taverns Ltd JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the South East Employment Tribunal on 13 December 2024. 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 £1,845.56. 3. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £2,768.36. 4. The respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay the claimant £683.40. 5. The respondent must pay the claimant £5,297.32 in total. Approved by: Employment Judge Hutchings 16 September 2025 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 7 October 2025 ..................................................................... ..................................................................... FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE