Cases2304415/2023

Claimant v Dublcheck Cleaning Services Ltd

8 May 2025Before Employment Judge BurgeLondon Southremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalsucceeded

First Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, judgment entered for claimant on unfair dismissal claim. Remedy to be determined at final hearing.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

First Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, judgment entered for claimant on unlawful deductions from wages claim. Remedy to be determined at final hearing.

Holiday Paysucceeded

First Respondent failed to present a valid response on time. Under Rule 21, judgment entered for claimant on holiday pay claim. Remedy to be determined at final hearing.

Facts

Ms Zamora Marquez brought claims against two respondents: Dublcheck Cleaning Services Ltd and AD Super Ltd. The claim was filed on 20 November 2023. The First Respondent failed to present a valid response on time, while the Second Respondent was represented at the hearing by its owner.

Decision

The tribunal entered judgment for the claimant against the First Respondent under Rule 21 on all three claims (unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions from wages, and holiday pay) due to the First Respondent's failure to respond. Remedy will be determined at a final hearing scheduled for 8 and 9 May 2025.

Practical note

A respondent's failure to file a timely response results in automatic judgment for the claimant under Rule 21, though quantum still requires determination at a remedy hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21

Case details

Case number
2304415/2023
Decision date
8 May 2025
Hearing type
rule 21
Hearing days
1
Classification
default

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
union