C Fletcher T/a Sunrise Cleaning Services

Case Summary

The claimant brought claims for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract dismissal, and unpaid holiday entitlement against a sole trader cleaning business. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal proceeded under rule 22 to determine the claims. The tribunal found liability on all counts and ordered the respondent to pay £1,040.35 in total after crediting a prior payment of £777.65.

The respondent failed to present a valid response on time, and the tribunal proceeded under rule 22 to determine the claim. The tribunal found the respondent made unauthorised wage deductions (£233.50), dismissed the claimant in breach of contract without proper notice (£485.00), and failed to pay holiday entitlement (£1,099.50), resulting in a total award of £1,040.35 after crediting a prior payment.

• •Unauthorised deductions from wages
• •Wrongful dismissal/breach of contract in respect of notice
• •Non-payment of holiday entitlement

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mrs H L Gurney Respondent: Clare Fletcher T/A Sunrise Cleaning Services JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the South East Employment Tribunal on 28 July 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 respondent has made unauthorised deductions from the claimant’s wages and must pay the claimant £233.50 gross. 3. The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent must pay damages to the claimant of £485.00. 4. The respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay the claimant £1099.50. 5. The claimant gives credit for a payment of £777.65 and therefore the respondent must pay the claimant £1040.35 in total. Approved by: Employment Judge M Warren 6 March 2026 SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 19 April 2026 ..................................................................... FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE