Case 1306640/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr G Steventon and others (as set out in the Annex at the end of this Judgment and Reasons) v Solair Ltd (in Voluntary Liquidation) and 1 other — 2025
- Case reference
- 1306640/2023
- Decision date
- 21 March 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Edmonds Approved
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Mr G Steventon and others (as set out in the Annex at the end of this Judgment and Reasons)
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe first respondent did not submit a response, and the Tribunal decided under Rule 22 that the claims could be determined on the available material. The claimants were dismissed with immediate effect by reason of redundancy on 25 September 2023, and the Tribunal found that no consultation or warning took place before dismissal.
The Tribunal found that the requirements for collective consultation were met and that at least 30 days' consultation was required under section 188 of TULR(C)A. It found no special circumstances making compliance not reasonably practicable, and in Mrs Brookes' case also found a failure to make arrangements for the election of employee representatives under section 188A.
The protective award claims succeeded for all claimants in the Annex except Miss Collins, whose claim was dismissed as out of time. The Tribunal made a protective award for a protected period of 90 days from 25 September 2023, with the Recoupment Regulations applying.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union | Protective award claim under section 188 of TULR(C)A succeeded for the claimants listed in the Annex other than Miss S Collins. | Upheld | — | — |
| Trade union | Mrs C Brookes' complaint that the first respondent failed to make arrangements for the election or appointment of employee representatives under section 188A of TULR(C)A succeeded. | Upheld | — | — |
| Trade union | Miss S Collins' protective award claim was dismissed because it was not brought within the required time limits. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
7 references- Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024
- section 188 of TULR(C)A
- section 188A of TULR(C)A
- section 188(7) of TULR(C)A
- section 189 of TULR(C)A
- Clarks of Hove Ltd v Bakers' Union 1978 ICR 1076
- Susie Radin Ltd v GMB and ors ICR 893
Official outcome judgment PDF
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