Claimant v IDMH Ltd t/a Lighthouse (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the requirements of section 188A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 regarding consultation before collective redundancies. The respondent did not attend to defend the claim.
Facts
IDMH Ltd t/a Lighthouse, a company in administration, made approximately 90 employees redundant from its Sheffield premises on or around 22 March 2024. The company failed to comply with its statutory obligations to inform and consult with employees or their representatives before implementing collective redundancies. Multiple claimants brought claims for failure to inform and consult under section 189 TULRCA 1992. The respondent did not attend the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal found that the respondent had failed to comply with section 188A of TULRCA 1992 and awarded a protective award of the maximum 90 days remuneration to all affected employees at the Sheffield site, beginning from 22 March 2024. The Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.
Practical note
Employers facing insolvency must still comply with collective consultation obligations under TULRCA 1992; failure to do so will result in the maximum 90-day protective award.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1804296/2024
- Decision date
- 7 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- multiple