Mr C Downs v John Anthony Signs Ltd (in Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy: 3205304/2021

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS

Case No 3205304/2021

Between

Mr Christopher DownsClaimant

(1) John Anthony Signs Limited (in liquidation) (2) Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial StrategyRespondent

Before

Employment Judge Burgher

Mr R Ellis (instructed by Solicitor) for claimant

Not represented for respondent

Date 19 January 2022

JUDGMENT

[1]The effective date of termination for the Claimant was 14 May 2021.

[2]The First Respondent failed to comply with its obligations under ss.188 & 188a Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 in relation to the duty to consult employee representatives.

[3]It is just and equitable that the First Respondent pay the Claimant remuneration for the protected period of 90 days, namely from 14 May 2021 to 12 August 2021. Case Number: 3205304/2021

[4]The First Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant the sum of £8654.40 (90 x £96.16 daily rate).

[5]Pursuant to section 184(2(d) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Second Respondent is added as a Respondent to the proceedings to pay the protective award debt.