Ms V K Wilson 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 3305882/2023 (19 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 3305882/2023
Parties: Claimant: Ms V K Wilson; Respondent: Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 February 2025
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

Ms V K Wilson

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

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay a protective award to the claimant, to be paid by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade from the National Insurance Fund