Case 2404534/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr P Bent v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation and 1 other — 2025
- Case reference
- 2404534/2023
- Decision date
- 27 March 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shastri-Hurst Date
Parties
3 namedKey findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal found that the respondent's premises at Qube Learning, Knowsley Street, Bolton constituted an establishment for the purpose of s188 TULR(C)A 1992, that there was no recognised trade union or appointed/elected employee representatives, and that the respondent failed to comply with s188. A protective award of 90 days (12.86 weeks), beginning 28 March 2023, was made in the claimant's favour in the sum of £6,924.60.
The Tribunal upheld complaints of breach of contract in respect of notice pay (£1,680.40, equivalent to 4 weeks' net pay) and travel expenses (£708.21), and a complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages in the period 1 to 28 March 2023 (£2,153.84 gross, with tax and National Insurance the claimant's responsibility). Under s163 Employment Rights Act 1996 the claimant was determined to be entitled to a statutory redundancy payment of £1,076.92.
The complaint of unfair dismissal was well-founded and the respondent was ordered to pay £500 as an award for loss of statutory rights. The Tribunal directed that credit is to be given for sums paid by the Redundancy Payments Service. The judgment was approved by Employment Judge Shastri-Hurst on 4 March 2025 and sent to the parties on 27 March 2025.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Protective award under s188 TULR(C)A 1992 for failure to consult; 90 days (12.86 weeks) from 28 March 2023. | Upheld | — | £6,925 |
| Breach of contract | Notice pay: 4 weeks' net pay as damages for breach of contract. | Upheld | — | £1,680 |
| Breach of contract | Travel expenses: damages for breach of contract. | Upheld | — | £708 |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unauthorised deduction from wages for the period 1 to 28 March 2023; gross sum; claimant responsible for tax/NI. | Upheld | — | £2,154 |
| Redundancy | Statutory redundancy payment determined under s163 Employment Rights Act 1996. | Upheld | — | £1,077 |
| Unfair dismissal | Complaint well-founded; award for loss of statutory rights only. No compensatory or basic award itemised in this judgment. | Upheld | — | £500 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £13,044
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
3 references- s188 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- s188(1B) TULR(C)A 1992
- s163 Employment Rights Act 1996
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