Mr M Russell v Pochin's Ltd (In Administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2021] UKET 2413720/2019 (25 January 2021)

Mr M Russell v Pochin's Ltd (In Administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2021] UKET 2413720/2019 (25 January 2021)

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

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Citation
[2021] UKET 2413720/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Russell; Respondent: Pochin's Ltd (In Administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 January 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 M Russell

Claimant

Pochin's Ltd (In Administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to comply with statutory requirements for collective consultation prior to redundancy
  2. 2 Entitlement of the claimant to a protective award

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult collectively 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