Case 2601357/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Florence Wood v Derby Cleaning Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 2601357/2023
- Decision date
- 12 September 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Heap Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Florence Wood
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a Rule 21 judgment issued by Employment Judge Heap on 12 September 2023, following the respondent's failure to present a valid response on time to a claim presented in the Midlands East Employment Tribunals on 10 June 2023. The Employment Judge determined the claim could properly be decided under rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. The judgment also recorded that the respondent's correct name is Derby Cleaning Limited, having changed from Cornerstone Facilities Limited on 5 July 2023.
The tribunal found that the respondent had made unauthorised deductions from the claimant's wages and ordered payment of £930.11 gross. The tribunal further found that the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and ordered the respondent to pay damages of £180.00.
The judgment records the total sum ordered as £1,1110.11 (as written in the source); the arithmetic sum of the two awards is £1,110.11, and the listed hearing on 03/11/2023 was cancelled. The judgment does not break down the awards into basic, compensatory, injury to feelings, or interest components.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Rule 21 judgment; respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Tribunal found unauthorised deductions from wages. | Upheld | — | £930 |
| Breach of contract | Dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice; damages of £180.00 ordered. | Upheld | — | £180 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £1,110
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 21 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
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