6029900/2025Claimant won

Hydro Cleaning Services Ltd

v M Williams

20 April 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Sharp

Respondent

Hydro Cleaning Services Ltd

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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 respond

The 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

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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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