Mr R Moffatt v Simply Better Solutions Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2026] UKET 1804566/2025 (12 February 2026)

Mr R Moffatt v Simply Better Solutions Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2026] UKET 1804566/2025 (12 February 2026)

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to consult as required by law, entitling the claimant to a protective award.

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Citation
[2026] UKET 1804566/2025
Parties
Claimant: Mr R Moffatt; Respondent: Simply Better Solutions Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Employee Rights
Employment Law Protective Award Collective Redundancy Employee Rights

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Parties

Mr R Moffatt

Claimant

Simply Better Solutions Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation)

Respondent

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to consult employees as required under collective redundancy provisions
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to a protective award

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to consult as required by law, entitling the claimant to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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