Mr M Soper v Rogers & Jones Architects Ltd (In liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 6020526/2024
JUDGMENT
[1]The Claimant was an employee of the First Respondent (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and insolvent within the meaning of s166(5) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (the "ERA 1996").[2]The Claimant was made redundant by the First Respondent on 03 January 2024. The Claimant's redundancy was formally confirmed to him on 20 September 2024.[3]The Claimant's claim for redundancy pay pursuant s164(1) of the ERA 1996 was accepted by the Tribunal on 02 December 2024.[4]The Claimant's application to extend the time limit for bringing a claim for a redundancy payment pursuant to s164(1) of the ERA 1996 is granted on the basis it is just and equitable that the Claimant should receive a redundancy payment in accordance with s164(2) of the ERA 1996 having regard to the fact that the Claimant was not formally notified of his redundancy until 20 September 2024.[5]Under s163 of the ERA 1996 it is determined that the Claimant is entitled to a redundancy payment of £3722.24.[6]It is ordered that the Second Respondent shall pay the Claimant £3722.24. Approved by: