Chambers v Declan Rodgers [2014] NIIT 113_14IT (30 July 2014)

Chambers v Declan Rodgers [2014] NIIT 113_14IT (30 July 2014)

The claimant was dismissed for reasons falling within the statutory definition of redundancy and is entitled to notice pay and redundancy pay. The respondent's absence and lack of credible evidence led to acceptance of the claimant's sworn testimony.

Citation
[2014] NIIT 113_14IT
Parties
Claimant: Ann Chambers; Respondent: Declan Rodgers
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
30 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing; Respondent Absent
Outcome
Claimant's claims for notice pay and redundancy pay are well-founded.
Legal Topics
Notice Pay, Redundancy Pay, Dismissal, Absence of Respondent
Employment Law Notice Pay Redundancy Pay Dismissal Absence of Respondent

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Parties

Ann Chambers

Claimant

Declan Rodgers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing; Respondent Absent

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to notice pay
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to redundancy pay
  3. 3 Whether the dismissal falls within the statutory definition of redundancy

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant was dismissed for reasons falling within the statutory definition of redundancy and is entitled to notice pay and redundancy pay. The respondent's absence and lack of credible evidence led to acceptance of the claimant's sworn testimony.

Court Disposition

Claimant's claims for notice pay and redundancy pay are well-founded.

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant £1,355 in respect of notice pay.
  • Respondent to pay claimant £4,043 in respect of redundancy pay.