EAT Employers failed to consult with company council rather than union – did not consult with union until later stage 3 weeks before employees had to indicate willingness to be relocated but 4.5 months before possible dismissal. Tribunal held consultation, took place ‘in good time’. Appeal dismissed.
Judges:
His Honour Judge Ansell
Citations:
[2005] UKEAT 0184 – 05 – 2607, 0184/05
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Statutes:
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 188
Citing:
Cited – Regina v British Coal Corporation, Ex Parte Price and Others QBD 28-May-1993
British Coal had the power to close coal mines once the unions had been consulted. The court gave guidance on the extent of consultation necessary.
Held: Fair consultation will involve consultation while consultations are at a formative stage; . .
Cited – Securicor Omega Express Ltd v GMB (A Trade Union) EAT 7-Apr-2003
EAT The company decided to close two branches and make redundancies. They presented the closure itself as a fait accompli to the union representatives. The Tribunal found that this involved a failure to consult . .
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Employment
Updated: 04 July 2022; Ref: scu.231312
