Mr R Eason v Norstead Ltd (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2024] UKET 2501463/2023 (4 March 2024)

The respondent failed to comply with the statutory duty to consult with employee representatives prior to redundancies, justifying the making of a protective award.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2501463/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr R Eason; Respondent: Norstead Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 04 March 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Protective award granted in favour of the claimant.
Legal Topics: Protective Award, Collective Redundancy Consultation

Employment Law Protective Award Collective Redundancy Consultation

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Parties

Mr R Eason

Claimant

Norstead Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent failed to consult with employee representatives 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 respondent failed to comply with the statutory duty to consult with employee representatives prior to redundancies, justifying the making of a protective award.

Court Disposition

Protective award granted in favour of the claimant.

Orders

Respondent to pay a protective award to the claimant for the maximum period permitted by law.