Case 2602415/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr. R Sharpe & others (see attached schedule) v Canal Engineering Limited (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) Interested Party: The Secretary of State for Business & Trade Heard by: Cloud Video Platform (Midlands East Region) — 2024
- Case reference
- 2602415/2023
- Decision date
- 2 October 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Heap
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr. R Sharpe & others (see attached schedule)
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal found that Canal Engineering Limited failed to comply with the requirements of sections 188 and 188A(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. It made a declaration to that effect.
The tribunal made a protective award in respect of all claimants named on the attached schedule. The protected period was 90 days commencing on 14 July 2023, and the judgment noted that the Employment Protection (Recoupment of Benefits) Regulations 1996 may apply.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union | The tribunal declared that the respondent failed to comply with sections 188 and 188A(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and made a protective award. No monetary amount was stated. | Upheld | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- sections 188 and 188A(1) Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- Employment Protection (Recoupment of Benefits) Regulations 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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