Claimant v Qube Qualifications and Development Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the requirement under s188 of TULR(C)A to consult with employee representatives before making collective redundancies. There was no recognised trade union or appointed or elected employee representatives, and the respondent did not properly inform and consult as required by statute.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Qube Qualifications and Development Limited, which operated premises at Bee House, Milton Park, Abingdon. The company went into Creditors Voluntary Liquidation. The respondent made collective redundancies effective 28 March 2023 without complying with consultation requirements under s188 TULR(C)A. There was no recognised trade union or appointed or elected employee representatives for consultation purposes.
Decision
The tribunal upheld the complaint that the respondent failed to comply with s188 TULR(C)A requirements to inform and consult before making collective redundancies. The tribunal awarded the maximum protective award of 90 days remuneration beginning 28 March 2023, with recoupment regulations applying.
Practical note
Employers must ensure full compliance with collective consultation requirements under TULR(C)A before making redundancies, even when facing insolvency, or face the maximum 90-day protective award.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3308180/2023
- Decision date
- 21 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No