Claimant v Qube Qualifications and Development Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with s188 TULR(C)A requirements to inform and 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 fulfil its obligations under the statute.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Qube Qualifications and Development Limited, which entered creditors voluntary liquidation. The company made collective redundancies from its establishment at Bee House, Milton Park, Abingdon on 28 March 2023. There was no recognised trade union and no employee representatives were appointed or elected for consultation purposes before the redundancies were effected.
Decision
The tribunal upheld the complaint that the respondent failed to comply with s188 TULR(C)A regarding collective redundancy consultation. The tribunal made a protective award in favour of the claimant for the maximum period of 90 days beginning 28 March 2023, totalling £5,935.40.
Practical note
Employers must comply with collective consultation obligations under TULR(C)A before making redundancies, 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
- 1403350/2023
- Decision date
- 10 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No