Claimant v GPL 2024 Realisations Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the requirements of section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 regarding consultation before collective redundancies. The claimant's section 189 complaint succeeded, leading to a protective award.
Facts
The claimant was employed by GPL 2024 Realisations Limited, a company that appears to have become insolvent. The employer made collective redundancies but failed to comply with the statutory obligation to consult with appropriate representatives before dismissing employees. The employer did not attend the tribunal hearing, nor did the Secretary of State for Business and Trade as second respondent.
Decision
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with section 188 of TULRCA 1992 regarding consultation before collective redundancies. The claimant succeeded in his section 189 complaint. The tribunal awarded the maximum protective award of 90 days at the claimant's weekly pay rate of £772.50, beginning from 3 May 2024, totalling £69,525.
Practical note
Employers must comply with collective consultation obligations under TULRCA 1992 before making redundancies, and failure to do so results in a protective award of up to 90 days' pay per affected employee.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3306485/2024
- Decision date
- 21 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister