Case 1806207/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Claimant v Laura Ashley Ltd (In Administration) and others — 2020
- Case reference
- 1806207/2020
- Decision date
- 15 October 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Deeley
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claimant
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimants listed in the schedule were employed by the First and Second Respondents. The judgment records that Laura Ashley Limited changed its name to AL Realisations Limited on 22 April 2020 and that both names relate to the same entity. The claimants were dismissed by reason of redundancy between 31 July and 15 October 2020.
The claimants brought a complaint under section 189 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, seeking a protective award for failure to consult under sections 188 and 188A. The judgment states that the scheduled claimants were assigned to establishments where 20 or more redundancies were proposed within 90 days, and that the First and Second Respondents did not fully inform and consult with them in accordance with those provisions.
By consent, the Tribunal made a protective award in favour of the scheduled claimants for a protected period of 35 days, starting from each claimant's individual termination date. The award was capped at the amount payable by the Redundancy Payments Service under its regulations and limits, subject to deductions required by law, and no costs or fees order was made.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Judgment by consent on a complaint under section 189 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 seeking a protective award for alleged failure to inform and consult under sections 188 and 188A. The protective award was for a 35-day protected period, capped by Redundancy Payments Service limits; no monetary amount was stated. | Upheld | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 189 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- s.188 and s.188A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
Official outcome judgment PDF
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