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 consultation obligations. The administrators had given consent to the claim proceeding.
The claimant was entitled to remuneration of £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 unpaid balance of £3,231.90.
Facts
The first respondent entered administration and dismissed employees without proper consultation. A protective award was made on 20 September 2024. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £665.00, entitling them to £8,551.90 during the protected period. The Secretary of State had already paid £5,320.00, leaving a balance owed by the first respondent.
Decision
The Tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay the unpaid balance of £3,231.90 representing the difference between the total protective award of £8,551.90 and the £5,320.00 already paid by the Secretary of State. The Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.
Practical note
Where a protective award is made against an insolvent employer and the Secretary of State makes partial payment from the National Insurance Fund, the employer remains liable for the unpaid balance subject to recoupment provisions.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3300226/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No