Mr B Lowton v FFH Admin Ltd (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2025] UKET 6007306/2024 (24 March 2025)

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

Citation: [2025] UKET 6007306/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr B Lowton; Respondent: FFH Admin Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr B Lowton

Claimant

FFH Admin Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal