Case 2501074/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Unite The Union v Halton Borough Transport Limited (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) — 2020
- Case reference
- 2501074/2020
- Decision date
- 8 December 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Sweeney
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Unite The Union
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal gave judgment under Rule 21. It found that Unite The Union was recognised by the Respondent for employees working from the Moor Lane, Widnes premises, excluding management, and that those employees remained employed until 25 January 2020.
The Tribunal recorded that rumours about the Respondent ceasing operations circulated in the week before closure, and that all employees, numbering more than 55, were informed in writing on 25 January 2020 that their employment was terminated as of that day.
The Tribunal was satisfied that, even in the final week of trading, the Respondent took no steps to inform or consult Unite in accordance with its duty under section 188 TULRCA 1992. It found a total failure to comply with that duty and made a protective award for a protected period of 90 days beginning on 25 January 2020 for employees within Unite's collective bargaining unit who were dismissed as redundant on that date.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Claim under section 189 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 for a protective award arising from alleged failure to inform and consult under section 188 TULRCA 1992. | Upheld | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 Rule 21
- section 189 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- section 188 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
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