Mr J Brown and others v Almor Ltd (in administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 1308433/2022 (21 February 2025)

Mr J Brown and others v Almor Ltd (in administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 1308433/2022 (21 February 2025)

The Tribunal found that Almor Ltd failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult with employee representatives prior to making collective redundancies, and therefore the claimants are entitled to a protective award.

Citation
[2025] UKET 1308433/2022
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Brown and others; Respondent: Almor Ltd (in administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment on Protective Award
Outcome
Protective award granted in favour of the claimants
Legal Topics
Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Consultation Requirements

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Parties

Mr J Brown and others

Claimant

Almor Ltd (in administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment on Protective Award

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements prior to collective redundancies
  2. 2 Whether a protective award should be granted to the claimants

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Almor Ltd failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult with employee representatives prior to making collective redundancies, and therefore the claimants are entitled to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Protective award granted in favour of the claimants

Orders

  • Almor Ltd (in administration) is ordered to pay a protective award to the claimants for the maximum period permitted by law