Case 2414546/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs Donna Bowen-Anderson v Sonetik UK Ltd (In voluntary liquidation) — 2020
- Case reference
- 2414546/2019
- Decision date
- 4 August 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs Donna Bowen-Anderson
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent did not present a response to the claims. On the information before the Judge, the Tribunal issued judgment under Rule 21 without a hearing.
The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with 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. The claim for failure to consult was well founded, and a protective award was made for the claimant for a protected period of 90 days beginning on 25 September 2019.
The Tribunal also found that the respondent made an unauthorised deduction from wages and dismissed the claimant in breach of contract in respect of notice. It further found a breach of contract for failing to pay expenses incurred. The respondent was ordered to pay £1,542.86 net for wages, £1,800 for notice damages, and £800 for expenses damages.
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 was well founded. The Tribunal made a protective award of 90 days' remuneration beginning on 25 September 2019, but no monetary amount was stated. | Upheld | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant the net sum of £1,542.86 for unauthorised deduction from wages. | Upheld | — | £1,543 |
| Breach of contract | The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent was ordered to pay £1,800 damages. | Upheld | — | £1,800 |
| Breach of contract | The respondent breached the claimant's contract by failing to pay expenses incurred and was ordered to pay £800 damages. | Upheld | — | £800 |
Legal tests applied
3 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
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