Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 in favour of the claimant following the first respondent's failure to comply with its consultation obligations. The administrators had consented to the claim proceeding. The claimant was entitled to remuneration during the protected period.
The claimant was entitled to £8,551.90 during the protected period based on weekly gross pay of £665.00. Having received £5,320.00 from the Secretary of State, the first respondent was ordered to pay the balance of £3,231.90 as unpaid wages under the protective award.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Knights of Old Limited, which subsequently entered administration. The first respondent failed to comply with its consultation obligations, and administrators consented to a protective award claim proceeding. A protective award was made on 20 September 2024. The claimant had weekly gross pay of £665.00 and was entitled to £8,551.90 during the protected period. The Secretary of State for Business and Trade paid £5,320.00 on account, leaving a balance of £3,231.90 unpaid.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for £3,231.90, being the unpaid balance of wages due under the protective award. The parties were given an opportunity to show cause why judgment should not be entered, but no representations were received. The Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.
Practical note
Where a protective award is made following failure to consult, and partial payment has been received from the Secretary of State under the insolvency payment scheme, the insolvent employer remains liable for the unpaid balance.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3300174/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No