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 the collective redundancy. There was no recognised trade union or appointed or elected employee representatives, and the respondent failed to initiate consultation as required by law.
The claimant clarified that he was only seeking a protective award, and all other claims were dismissed upon withdrawal by the claimant.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Qube Qualifications and Development Limited, which went into creditors voluntary liquidation. The respondent made collective redundancies from its establishment at Bee House, Milton Park, Abingdon on 28 March 2023. The respondent failed to inform and consult with employee representatives as required by s188 TULR(C)A, as there was no recognised trade union or appointed or elected employee representatives.
Decision
The tribunal upheld the complaint that the respondent failed to comply with s188 TULR(C)A consultation requirements and made a protective award for the maximum period of 90 days. The claimant was awarded £7,104.90 representing 12.86 weeks' remuneration beginning on 28 March 2023. All other claims were dismissed upon withdrawal.
Practical note
Employers facing collective redundancies must comply with statutory consultation requirements under TULR(C)A s188, and failure to do so will result in protective awards for the maximum 90-day period.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3305250/2023
- Decision date
- 6 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No