Mrs D Abele and Others v Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 1805756/2023 (17 February 2025)

Mrs D Abele and Others v Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 1805756/2023 (17 February 2025)

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult with employee representatives prior to making redundancies, and therefore a protective award is appropriate.

Citation
[2025] UKET 1805756/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mrs D Abele and Others; Respondent: Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment on Protective Award
Outcome
Protective award granted in favour of the claimants.
Legal Topics
Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Failure to Consult

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Parties

Mrs D Abele and Others

Claimant

Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment on Protective Award

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to consult with employee representatives as required under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
  2. 2 Whether a protective award should be made in favour of the claimants

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult with employee representatives prior to making redundancies, and therefore a protective award is appropriate.

Court Disposition

Protective award granted in favour of the claimants.

Orders

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