Claimant v Qube Qualifications and Development Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with the requirement under s188 TULR(C)A 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 proceeded with redundancies at their establishment without proper consultation.
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 beginning around 28 March 2023. The respondent failed to inform or consult with employee representatives or a recognised trade union before implementing the redundancies as required by law.
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 of 90 days (the maximum period), awarding the claimant £5,439.78 for remuneration during the protected period beginning 28 March 2023.
Practical note
Employers making collective redundancies must properly inform and consult with employee representatives even when entering insolvency, or face protective awards of up to 90 days' pay per affected employee.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3305364/2023
- Decision date
- 21 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No