Mr J Fogarty and Others v Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 1804064/2023 (20 March 2025)

Mr J Fogarty and Others v Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration) (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2025] UKET 1804064/2023 (20 March 2025)

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult with employee representatives prior to making collective redundancies, entitling the claimants to a protective award.

Citation
[2025] UKET 1804064/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Fogarty and Others; Respondent: Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Protective award granted in favour of the claimants
Legal Topics
Protective Award, Collective Redundancy, Consultation Requirements

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Parties

Mr J Fogarty and Others

Claimant

Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements prior to collective redundancies
  2. 2 Whether claimants are entitled to a protective award

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with its statutory duty to consult with employee representatives prior to making collective redundancies, entitling the claimants to a protective award.

Court Disposition

Protective award granted in favour of the claimants

Orders

  • Respondent to pay a protective award to the claimants for the maximum period permitted by law