Allen v Regency Spinning Ltd (in a... [2012] NIIT 07479_09IT (03 January 2012)

Allen v Regency Spinning Ltd (in a... [2012] NIIT 07479_09IT (03 January 2012)

The claimant was not consulted about redundancy, there were no mitigating circumstances, and it was not reasonably practicable for him to bring the claim within the original time limit due to misleading assurances from administrators. The tribunal exercised its discretion to extend time and awarded the maximum...

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Citation
[2012] NIIT 07479_09IT
Parties
Claimant: Charles Terence Allen; Respondent: Regency Spinning Limited (in administration)
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
03 January 2012
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Decision
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Protective Award, Redundancy, Consultation Requirements, Time Limits, Extension of Time
Employment Law Protective Award Redundancy Consultation Requirements Time Limits Extension of Time

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Parties

Charles Terence Allen

Claimant

Regency Spinning Limited (in administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to a protective award for lack of consultation on redundancy
  2. 2 Whether the claim was brought within the statutory time limit or if an extension is justified

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant was not consulted about redundancy, there were no mitigating circumstances, and it was not reasonably practicable for him to bring the claim within the original time limit due to misleading assurances from administrators. The tribunal exercised its discretion to extend time and awarded the maximum protected period of 90 days.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • Declaration that the complaint is well-founded
  • Protective award for 90 days commencing 8 November 2007