T Couling and Others v Aspect Facades Ltd (in administration) and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 2500547/2024 (12 February 2025)

The Tribunal found that Aspect Facades Ltd failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult, and therefore a protective award was appropriate.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 2500547/2024
Parties: Claimant: T Couling and Others; Respondent: Aspect Facades Ltd (in administration); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 12 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Protective award granted
Legal Topics: Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Consultation Requirements

Employment Law Protective Award Collective Redundancy Consultation Requirements

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Parties

T Couling and Others

Claimant

Aspect Facades Ltd (in administration)

Respondent

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent failed to consult employees as required under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
2 Whether a protective award should be made

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Aspect Facades Ltd failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult, and therefore a protective award was appropriate.

Court Disposition

Protective award granted

Orders

The claimants are entitled to a protective award for the maximum period permitted by law.

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