Claimant v Barnes Rosher Office Supplies Limited (In Liquidation)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal declared by agreement between the parties that the claimant was entitled to a redundancy payment following the liquidation of the first respondent company.
The tribunal declared by agreement that the claimant was entitled to notice pay for 12 weeks following the termination of employment upon the company entering liquidation.
The tribunal declared by agreement that the claimant was entitled to accrued but unpaid holiday pay at the termination of employment.
Facts
The claimant, Mr Paul Rosher, was employed by Barnes Rosher Office Supplies Limited. The first respondent company entered liquidation, rendering it unable to pay the claimant's statutory entitlements. The claimant brought claims against the insolvent employer and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade under the insolvency provisions.
Decision
The tribunal declared by agreement between the parties that the Secretary of State would pay the claimant a total of £19,724.84, comprising statutory redundancy payment of £12,698.40, notice pay of £5,079.36, and holiday pay of £1,947.08, with appropriate tax and national insurance deductions to be applied.
Practical note
When an employer becomes insolvent, the Secretary of State stands in to pay statutory entitlements up to prescribed limits under insolvency provisions.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3311923/2024
- Decision date
- 15 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No