Ex-employees of liquidated window supplier win redundancy claims
Summary
Former employees of liquidated uPVC window and door supplier ERV Group have won an employment tribunal claim after the company failed to consult them before making redundancies. The ruling found a breach of section 188 of the Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, with affected staff entitled to 90 days’ pay and potential costs falling to the Redundancy Payments Service.
Why it matters
Surveyors may encounter the downstream effects of contractor insolvencies on projects, warranties and supply chains, particularly where specialist manufacturers fail. The case also highlights the importance of redundancy consultation compliance for firms operating in the construction and property sectors.
Key points
- 65 former ERV Group employees won a tribunal claim over failure to consult on redundancy.
- The case involved a breach of section 188 of the Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.
- Affected staff are owed 90 days’ pay for the consultation period.
- The Redundancy Payments Service may bear the cost where employers are insolvent.
- The case follows a pattern of similar claims involving defunct contractors.
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