Cases3300207/2025

Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£3,402

Individual claims

Failure to Inform & Consultsucceeded

The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 following the first respondent's failure to comply with consultation requirements under TULRCA 1992, with the respondent's administrators consenting to the claim proceeding.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagessucceeded

The tribunal ordered payment of the unpaid balance of the protective award remuneration, being £3,402.00, representing the difference between the total protective award of £9,002.00 and the £5,600.00 already received from the Secretary of State.

Facts

The claimant was employed by Knights of Old Limited which entered administration. Following the respondent's failure to properly consult on collective redundancies, a protective award was made on 20 September 2024 with the consent of the administrators. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £700.00, entitling them to £9,002.00 during the protected period. The Secretary of State had already paid £5,600.00 on account.

Decision

The tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay the unpaid balance of £3,402.00 representing the difference between the total protective award and the amount already received from the Secretary of State. The Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.

Practical note

Where a protective award is made against an insolvent employer in administration, the tribunal can enter judgment for the unpaid balance after accounting for payments already made by the Secretary of State under the statutory guarantee scheme.

Award breakdown

Unpaid wages£3,402

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

TULRCA 1992

Case details

Case number
3300207/2025
Decision date
7 October 2025
Hearing type
remedy
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Employment details

Claimant representation

Represented
No