Mr S Norton v Silverstar Foods Ltd (in administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2017] UKET 2302345/2016 (24 March 2017)

The respondent failed to comply with the statutory duty to consult employees prior to redundancy, entitling the claimant to a protective award.

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Citation: [2017] UKET 2302345/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mr S Norton; Respondent: Silverstar Foods Ltd (in administration)
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 March 2017
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

Mr S Norton

Claimant

Silverstar Foods Ltd (in administration)

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 respondent failed to comply with the statutory duty to consult employees prior to redundancy, entitling the claimant to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Protective award granted in favour of the claimant

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