Claimant v Reflections Print Finishers Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint under section 189 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 was well-founded. The respondent failed to comply with its obligation to inform and consult with appropriate representatives in advance of the redundancy dismissals, which is a statutory requirement for collective redundancies.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Reflections Print Finishers Ltd until 26 February 2025. The company made collective redundancies without complying with the statutory duty to inform and consult with appropriate employee representatives under section 189 of TULRCA 1992. The respondent did not attend the hearing. The Secretary of State for Business and Trade was joined as second respondent, likely due to the company's insolvency.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint of failure to inform and consult was well-founded. It awarded the maximum protective award of 90 days remuneration commencing 26 February 2025, calculated as £679.89 per week x 12.86 weeks = £8,743.39. The recoupment regulations apply to the award.
Practical note
Employers must comply with collective redundancy consultation requirements under TULRCA 1992, or face protective awards of up to 90 days pay per affected employee, even where the company later becomes insolvent.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6021173/2025
- Decision date
- 6 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister