Case 1805756/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs D Abele & 686 others (see attached schedule) v Tuffnells Parcels Express Limited (in administration) — 2025
- Case reference
- 1805756/2023
- Decision date
- 17 February 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Robertson Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs D Abele & 686 others (see attached schedule)
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal found the claimants' complaints that the respondent failed to comply with section 188(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, concerning consultation about proposed dismissals, were well-founded.
It made a protective award under section 189 of the 1992 Act requiring the respondent to pay remuneration to each claimant for a protected period of 90 days from 12 June 2023. The judgment also stated that the Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union | The judgment upheld complaints that the respondent failed to comply with section 188(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 as to consultation about proposed dismissals. It made a protective award but did not state a monetary figure. | Upheld | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- section 188(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- section 189 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2025 - Rule 22
Official outcome judgment PDF
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