Mrs V Neal 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 3305207/2023 (17 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the statutory consultation requirements, and the claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Citation: [2025] UKET 3305207/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mrs V Neal; Respondent: Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Protective award granted in favour of the claimant.
Legal Topics: Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Employee Rights

Employment Law Protective Award Collective Redundancy Employee Rights

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Parties

Mrs V Neal

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the statutory consultation requirements, and the claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Protective award granted in favour of the claimant.

Orders

Respondent to pay protective award to the claimant, liability to be met by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade due to insolvency.