Mrs J Craig v Testerworld Ltd (in administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2023] UKET 2500758/2022 (3 August 2023)

Mrs J Craig v Testerworld Ltd (in administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2023] UKET 2500758/2022 (3 August 2023)

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the statutory duty to consult prior to redundancy, and therefore the claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Citation
[2023] UKET 2500758/2022
Parties
Claimant: Mrs J Craig; Respondent: Testerworld Ltd (in administration); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
03 August 2023
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

Mrs J Craig

Claimant

Testerworld Ltd (in administration)

Respondent

Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements prior to redundancy
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to a protective award

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the statutory duty to consult prior to redundancy, and therefore the claimant is entitled to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant a protective award for the maximum period of 90 days.