Claimant v Qube Qualifications and Development Limited (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with s188 of TULR(C)A regarding consultation before collective redundancies. There was no recognised trade union or appointed/elected employee representatives, and the respondent failed to inform and consult as required.

The tribunal upheld the breach of contract claim for notice pay. The claimant was entitled to 4 weeks' notice pay which was not provided by the respondent.

The tribunal upheld the breach of contract claim for travel expenses. The claimant was owed £708.21 in travel expenses that the respondent failed to pay.

The tribunal found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages for the period 1 to 28 March 2023, and ordered payment of the gross sum deducted.

Under section 163 Employment Rights Act 1996, the tribunal determined the claimant was entitled to a statutory redundancy payment based on his length of service and pay.

The tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal complaint. Given the company was in liquidation and failed to follow proper redundancy procedures including consultation, the dismissal was unfair.