Case 2414537/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr John Taylor v Sonetik UK Ltd (In voluntary liquidation) — 2020
- Case reference
- 2414537/2019
- Decision date
- 4 August 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr John Taylor
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe judgment was issued under Rule 21 because the respondent had not presented a response, and the tribunal considered it possible to decide the claims on the file without a hearing.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with its statutory collective consultation obligations under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 before proposed redundancy dismissals took effect at its Preston establishment. It made a protective award for the claimant for a protected period of 90 days beginning on 25 September 2019, subject to the recoupment regulations.
The tribunal also found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages, dismissed the claimant in breach of contract in respect of notice, and breached contract by failing to pay expenses incurred. It awarded £1,785.71 gross for wages, £2,083.33 for notice damages, and £40 for expenses.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Claim for failure to comply with statutory collective consultation obligations under section 188 TULRCA 1992 was well founded; protective award made for 90 days' remuneration beginning 25 September 2019, but no monetary figure was specified. | Upheld | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unauthorised deduction from wages; gross sum awarded. | Upheld | — | £1,786 |
| Breach of contract | Dismissal in breach of contract in respect of notice; damages awarded. | Upheld | — | £2,083 |
| Breach of contract | Breach of contract by failing to pay expenses incurred; damages awarded. | Upheld | — | £40 |
Legal tests applied
4 references- Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 - Rule 21
- Section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- Sections 189(1)(d), (2), (3) and (4) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- Employment Protection (Recoupment of Jobseeker's Allowance and Income Support) Regulations 1996
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