Z M Gilbertson v AAA Properties Group Ltd T/a Servicemaster and The Enquire Learning Trust T/a Elliston Primary Academy (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2026] UKET 2309591/2024 (11 February 2026)

Z M Gilbertson v AAA Properties Group Ltd T/a Servicemaster and The Enquire Learning Trust T/a Elliston Primary Academy (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2026] UKET 2309591/2024 (11 February 2026)

The tribunal found that the redundancy was genuine but the respondents failed to follow a fair consultation process, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Citation
[2026] UKET 2309591/2024
Parties
Claimant: Z M Gilbertson; Respondent: AAA Properties Group Ltd T/a Servicemaster; Respondent: The Enquire Learning Trust T/a Elliston Primary Academy
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Z M Gilbertson

Claimant

AAA Properties Group Ltd T/a Servicemaster

Respondent

The Enquire Learning Trust T/a Elliston Primary Academy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy
  2. 2 Whether the redundancy process was fair and compliant with statutory requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the redundancy was genuine but the respondents failed to follow a fair consultation process, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal