Case 1601160/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs B Cowley v Springdew Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) [1] Secretary of State for Business and Trade [2] — 2024
- Case reference
- 1601160/2024
- Decision date
- 9 October 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge G Duncan Representation
- Venue
- Port Talbot
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs B Cowley
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mrs B Cowley, was employed as a Production Operator by Springdew Limited at the Ystradgynlais, Swansea establishment. The tribunal found that the first respondent failed to comply with its consultation obligations under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 before proposed redundancy dismissals took effect.
The judgment records that there was no appointment of employee representatives and no opportunity for election of representatives, and that no valid consultation was carried out. The claim was therefore well-founded and the tribunal made a protective award under section 189 in respect of the claimant. The award was for £7,268.40 for a protected period of 90 days beginning on 15 January 2024. The Employment Protection (Recoupment of Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support) Regulations 1996 were stated to apply to the award.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Protective award under sections 188 and 189 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. The tribunal found no appointment of employee representatives, no opportunity for election, and no valid consultation before the proposed redundancy dismissals took effect. A protective period of 90 days beginning on 15 January 2024 was applied. | Upheld | — | £7,268 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £7,268
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.188 TULRCA 1992
- s.189 TULRCA 1992
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