Mr P Stott v Phenolic Ltd (in Administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2021] UKET 1600955/2019 (8 June 2021)

Mr P Stott v Phenolic Ltd (in Administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2021] UKET 1600955/2019 (8 June 2021)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the statutory duty to consult employees prior to redundancy, and therefore the claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Citation
[2021] UKET 1600955/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr P Stott; Respondent: Phenolic Ltd (in Administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Protective Award, Redundancy, Collective Consultation
Employment Law Protective Award Redundancy Collective Consultation

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Parties

Mr P Stott

Claimant

Phenolic Ltd (in Administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements prior to redundancy
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to a protective award

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the statutory duty to consult employees prior to redundancy, and therefore the claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay a protective award to the claimant for failure to consult as required by law