Decision date
20 April 2026
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Sharp
Case Summary
The claimant brought claims for unlawful wage deductions, breach of contract dismissal, redundancy payment, and failure to pay holiday entitlement. The respondent failed to present a valid response on time. The tribunal determined the claims under rule 22 and awarded the claimant £2070 in total, comprising £225 for unlawful deductions, £720 for breach of contract damages, £810 redundancy payment, and £315 for holiday pay.
Why this outcome?
Default — respondent did not respondThe respondent failed to present a valid response on time, allowing the tribunal to determine the claims under rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure. The tribunal found the respondent liable for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract in dismissal proceedings, redundancy entitlement, and failure to pay accrued holiday pay.
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Key Issues
- •Unauthorised deductions from wages
- •Dismissal in breach of contract regarding notice
- •Redundancy payment entitlement
- •Failure to pay holiday entitlement
Decision Text
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: M Williams Respondent: Hydro Cleaning Services LTD JUDGMENT 1. The claim was presented in the Wales Employment Tribunal on 13 August 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 £225.00 gross. 3. The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent must pay damages to the claimant of £720. 4. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and is entitled to a redundancy payment of £810. 5. The respondent has failed to pay the claimant’s holiday entitlement and must pay the claimant £315.00 6. The respondent must pay the claimant £2070 in total. 7. The claimant is responsible for any tax or national insurance contributions that may be due. Approved by: Employment Judge Sharp Dated: 20 April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 22 April 2026 Katie Dickson FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE
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Case Details
- Claimant
- M Williams
- Case No.
- 6029900/2025
- Tribunal
- Employment Tribunal
- Level
- First instance
- Decision
- 20 April 2026
- Published
- 15 May 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Sharp
Registered Company
- Company name
- HYDRO CLEANING SERVICES LTD
- Company number
- 10750327
- Industry
- Other Services
- Status
- active