Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 following the first respondent's failure to properly inform and consult about collective redundancies. The administrators had consented to the claim proceeding and the tribunal awarded the claimant remuneration for the protected period based on their weekly gross pay.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Knights of Old Limited which entered administration. The company failed to properly inform and consult employees about collective redundancies. The administrators consented to the claim proceeding and a protective award hearing was held on 20 September 2024. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £825.00 and they were entitled to £10,609.50 for the protected period, of which the Secretary of State had already paid £5,600.00 under the statutory guarantee scheme.
Decision
The tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay the claimant the unpaid balance of £5,009.50 under the protective award. Neither party made representations against the judgment and the Recoupment Regulations apply, reflecting the Secretary of State's prior payment of £5,600.00.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the standard procedure for enforcing protective awards in insolvency situations, with the Secretary of State paying the statutory maximum and the employer remaining liable for any balance.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3300170/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No