6034896/2025Default judgment

Microland Ltd

v Mr A McGregor

5 March 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Fredericks-Bowyer

Respondent

Microland Ltd

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Decision date

5 March 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Fredericks-Bowyer

Case Summary

Mr McGregor claimed unfair dismissal following his dismissal on 17 September 2025 after 27 years of continuous service. The respondent failed to present a response to the claim. The tribunal entered judgment for the claimant awarding compensation totalling £26,184.50, comprising past losses, future losses, and loss of statutory rights.

Why this outcome?

Default — respondent did not respond

The respondent was validly served with the claim but failed to present a response, resulting in a default judgment under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2022. The tribunal entered judgment for the claimant's unfair dismissal claim and awarded compensatory damages for past losses, future losses, and loss of statutory rights.

Claim Types

Key Issues

  • unfair dismissal claim
  • respondent default judgment

Decision Text

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1 of 2 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Respondent Mr A McGregor v Microland Limited Heard at: London (South) (via CVP) On: 5 March 2026 Before: Employment Judge Fredericks-Bowyer Appearances For the claimant: In person For the respondent: Did not attend JUDGMENT RULE 22 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL PROCEDURE RULES 2022 Upon the respondent being validly served but failing to present a response to the claim, and upon consideration of the claim by the Employment Judge, judgment is entered as follows:- 1. The claimant was unfairly dismissed on 17 September 2025, with 27 years of continuous service, at the age of 53. 2. The claimant has already been paid money in respect of a basic award. 3. The claimant remains entitled to compensation in the following amounts:- 3.1. Past losses - £6,984.50; 3.2. Future losses - £18,200; and 3.3. Loss of statutory rights - £1,000. Total - £26,184.50. 4. The respondent is therefore ordered to pay the claimant the total sum of £26,184.50. Approved by: Employment Judge Fredericks-Bowyer Dated: 5 March 2026 2 of 2

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