Claimant v Market Dining Ltd t/a Carmel Fitrozvia
Outcome
Individual claims
The respondent dismissed more than 30 individuals from the workplace on 19 January 2025 when it ceased trading without carrying out any consultation as required by TULRCA 1992. The claimant was entitled to a protective award of 90 days as sought, which the tribunal granted in the respondent's absence.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Market Dining Ltd trading as Carmel Fitrozvia. On 19 January 2025, the respondent ceased trading and made more than 30 individuals redundant from the workplace. The respondent failed to carry out any consultation with affected employees before the redundancies. The claimant filed a claim in the tribunal on 13 March 2025. The respondent, which was in voluntary liquidation, failed to present a response.
Decision
Employment Judge Webster determined the claim under rule 21 as the respondent had not presented a valid response. The tribunal found that the respondent had breached its duty to inform and consult under the collective redundancy provisions. The claimant was awarded £6,841.52 representing the maximum 90-day protective award sought.
Practical note
Employers who dismiss 20 or more employees within a 90-day period must comply with collective consultation obligations under TULRCA 1992, and failure to do so will result in a protective award of up to 90 days' pay per affected employee.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6008698/2025
- Decision date
- 24 September 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No