Case 1805546/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Claimant v Laura Ashley Ltd (In Administration) and others — 2021
- Case reference
- 1805546/2020
- Decision date
- 8 November 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Deeley Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claimant
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Consent Judgment recorded that the claimant was employed by Laura Ashley Limited, which changed its name to AL Realisations Limited on 22 April 2020, and that both names related to the same entity. The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy on 7 August 2020.
The claimant brought a complaint under section 189 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, seeking a protective award for alleged failure to consult under sections 188 and 188A. The judgment recorded that the claimant was assigned to an establishment where 20 or more redundancies were proposed within 90 days, and that the First and Second Respondents did not fully inform and consult with the claimant in accordance with those provisions.
The Tribunal made a protective award in favour of the claimant for a protected period of 42 days, beginning on the claimant's termination date and capped at the amount payable by the Redundancy Payments Service under its regulations and limits. The judgment made no order for costs or fees, and recorded that the claim was extinguished in its entirety by the Consent Judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Consent Judgment on a complaint under section 189 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 seeking a protective award for failure to inform and consult under sections 188 and 188A. No monetary amount was stated; the award was for a 42-day protected period capped by Redundancy Payments Service limits and subject to lawful deductions. | Upheld | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- section 189 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- section 188 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- section 188A Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
Official outcome judgment PDF
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