Ms CP Hincks v Roundleaf Ltd (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2023] UKET 2601236/2022 (14 February 2023)

Ms CP Hincks v Roundleaf Ltd (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2023] UKET 2601236/2022 (14 February 2023)

The tribunal found that the redundancy was genuine but the process was procedurally unfair due to inadequate consultation and failure to consider alternatives, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Citation
[2023] UKET 2601236/2022
Parties
Claimant: Ms CP Hincks; Respondent: Roundleaf Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms CP Hincks

Claimant

Roundleaf Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy
  2. 2 Whether the redundancy process was fair and compliant with statutory requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the redundancy was genuine but the process was procedurally unfair due to inadequate consultation and failure to consider alternatives, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal