Mr K Byles v DHL Services Ltd (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 3304210/2024 (14 January 2025)

The tribunal found that DHL Services Ltd failed to comply with its statutory consultation obligations, and therefore the claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Citation: [2025] UKET 3304210/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr K Byles; Respondent: DHL Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 January 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Protective Award, Collective Redundancy

Employment Law Protective Award Collective Redundancy

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Parties

Mr K Byles

Claimant

DHL Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements in collective redundancy situations
2 Whether the claimant is entitled to a protective award

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that DHL Services Ltd failed to comply with its statutory consultation obligations, and therefore the claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay a protective award to the claimant.