Ms C Popescu v Reem Clothing Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3314529/2023
JUDGMENT
[1]The respondent has failed to comply with a requirement of section 188 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. The claim for a protected award succeeds.[2]The tribunal makes a protective award as follows:2.1 The category of employees affected: All employees who worked at the respondent’s Establishment Unit 16, 18 Redburn Industrial Estate, Woodhall Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4LE and who were dismissed as redundant on or after 28 September 2023.2.2 The protected period begins on 28 September 2023.2.3 The protected period is 90 days.2.4 The Recoupment Regulations apply.REASONS
[1]There were more than 20 employees at the establishment at which the claimant worked. Case Number: 3314529/2023 2[2]The claimant presented her claim for a protective award within the statutory time limit.[3]There was no recognised trade union nor elected employee representatives at the establishment.[4]20 or more employees were made redundant or were at risk of redundancy on 28 September 2023.[5]The claimant and other employees were dismissed without the minimum statutory consultation period.[6]There was minimal consultation, and the protective award should be for the maximum period. Approved by: Employment Judge Alliott Date: 24/06/2025[1]The respondent has failed to comply with a requirement of section 188 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. The claim for a protected award succeeds.[2]The tribunal makes a protective award as follows:2.1 The category of employees affected: All employees who worked at the respondent’s Establishment Unit 16, 18 Redburn Industrial Estate, Woodhall Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4LE and who were dismissed as redundant on or after 28 September 2023.2.2 The protected period begins on 28 September 2023.2.3 The protected period is 90 days.2.4 The Recoupment Regulations apply.[1]There were more than 20 employees at the establishment at which the claimant worked. Case Number: 3314529/2023 2[2]The claimant presented her claim for a protective award within the statutory time limit.[3]There was no recognised trade union nor elected employee representatives at the establishment.[4]20 or more employees were made redundant or were at risk of redundancy on 28 September 2023.[5]The claimant and other employees were dismissed without the minimum statutory consultation period.[6]There was minimal consultation, and the protective award should be for the maximum period. Approved by: Employment Judge Alliott Date: 24/06/2025[1]The respondent has failed to comply with a requirement of section 188 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. The claim for a protected award succeeds.[2]The tribunal makes a protective award as follows:2.1 The category of employees affected: All employees who worked at the respondent’s Establishment Unit 16, 18 Redburn Industrial Estate, Woodhall Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4LE and who were dismissed as redundant on or after 28 September 2023.2.2 The protected period begins on 28 September 2023.2.3 The protected period is 90 days.2.4 The Recoupment Regulations apply.[1]There were more than 20 employees at the establishment at which the claimant worked. Case Number: 3314529/2023 2[2]The claimant presented her claim for a protective award within the statutory time limit.[3]There was no recognised trade union nor elected employee representatives at the establishment.[4]20 or more employees were made redundant or were at risk of redundancy on 28 September 2023.[5]The claimant and other employees were dismissed without the minimum statutory consultation period.[6]There was minimal consultation, and the protective award should be for the maximum period. Approved by: