Ms D Mathias v UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Protective Award) [2026] UKET 1603247/2023 (30 January 2026)
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements, entitling the claimant to a protective award.
- Citation
- [2026] UKET 1603247/2023
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms D Mathias; Respondent: UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration); Respondent: Secretary of State for Business and Trade
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 30 January 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Protective award granted
- Legal Topics
- Protective Award, Redundancy, Collective Consultation
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Parties
Ms D Mathias
Claimant
UK Windows and Doors Group Ltd (In Administration)
Respondent
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements prior to redundancy
- 2 Entitlement to a protective award
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with statutory consultation requirements, entitling the claimant to a protective award.
Court Disposition
Protective award granted
Orders
- Respondent to pay protective award to claimant
- Secretary of State to pay statutory compensation if respondent unable
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