Mr J Williams and others v Roma Leather Ltd (in Administration) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2024] UKET 3312530/2023 (28 February 2024)

Mr J Williams and others v Roma Leather Ltd (in Administration) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2024] UKET 3312530/2023 (28 February 2024)

The Tribunal found that Roma Leather Ltd failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult, justifying the making of a protective award.

Citation
[2024] UKET 3312530/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Williams and others; Respondent: Roma Leather Ltd (in Administration); Respondent: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Protective award granted
Legal Topics
Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Failure to Consult

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Parties

Mr J Williams and others

Claimant

Roma Leather Ltd (in Administration)

Respondent

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to consult employees as required under collective redundancy provisions
  2. 2 Whether a protective award should be made

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Roma Leather Ltd failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult, justifying the making of a protective award.

Court Disposition

Protective award granted

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay a protective award to the claimants for the maximum period permitted by law.