Mrs L Birks v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 3304312/2023 (21 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements prior to redundancy, justifying the making of a protective award.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 3304312/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mrs L Birks; Respondent: Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Protective award granted
Legal Topics: Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Employee Rights

Employment Law Protective Award Collective Redundancy Employee Rights

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Parties

Mrs L Birks

Claimant

Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)

Respondent

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent failed to consult employees as required before redundancy
2 Whether a protective award should be made

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements prior to redundancy, justifying the making of a protective award.

Court Disposition

Protective award granted

Orders

Respondent to pay a protective award to affected employees for the maximum period permitted by law, to be met by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade due to the respondent's insolvency.

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