Mrs J Osborne v Harvard Technology Ltd (In Administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2019] UKET 1800915/2019 (11 July 2019)

Mrs J Osborne v Harvard Technology Ltd (In Administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2019] UKET 1800915/2019 (11 July 2019)

The respondent failed to consult with employee representatives as required by law before making redundancies. The claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Citation
[2019] UKET 1800915/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mrs J Osborne; Respondent: Harvard Technology Ltd (In Administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 July 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment on Protective Award
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Failure to Consult
Employment Law Protective Award Collective Redundancy Failure to Consult

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Parties

Mrs J Osborne

Claimant

Harvard Technology Ltd (In Administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment on Protective Award

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to consult with employee representatives as required before making redundancies
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to a protective award

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent failed to consult with employee representatives as required by law before making redundancies. The claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Protective award granted in favour of the claimant for the maximum period of 90 days