Ex-Peacocks staff win legal claim over redundancy pay

Former staff of high street fashion chain Peacocks have won £230,000 in a landmark case over redundancy pay.More than ex-employee have won their year-long court battle against the retailer, headquartered in Cardiff, after an employment tribunal ruled that the company failed to properly consult over redundancies. A judgement handed down by the Aberdeen Employment Tribunal confirmed that the employees involved in the legal challenge have won their right to claim up to eight weeks’ worth of pay, with a cap of £538 per week. The total value of the claim is estimated to be in excess of £230,000 which is around £1,642 per worker. Employing …
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