Case 1810309/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Ms R Alston Smith and others (See attached schedule) v Simply Better Solutions Limited (in administration) Interested Party: Secretary of State for Business and Trade — 2024
- Case reference
- 1810309/2024
- Decision date
- 30 September 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms R Alston Smith and others (See attached schedule)
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal recorded that the Secretary of State had been joined under rule 95 and that the Administrator of the respondent consented to the proceedings continuing. The Administrator also agreed that the essential requirements for entitlement to a protective award were met under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.
The tribunal found the complaint that the respondent failed to comply with sections 188 and 188A of the 1992 Act to be well founded. A protective award was made in favour of the claimants named in the schedule, for a period of 90 days beginning on 30 September 2024, and the recoupment provisions apply.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union | The judgment made a protective award after finding the complaint under sections 188 and 188A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 well founded. No monetary amount was stated. | Upheld | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- sections 188 and 188A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- rule 22
- rule 95
Official outcome judgment PDF
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