Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 following the employer's failure to consult under collective redundancy requirements. The claimant was entitled to remuneration during the protected period, with the first respondent ordered to pay the unpaid balance of £3,402.00.
Facts
Knights of Old Limited entered administration and made the claimant redundant without proper collective consultation. The administrators consented to proceedings, and a protective award was made on 20 September 2024. The claimant had weekly gross pay of £700 and was entitled to £9,002 during the protected period. The Secretary of State paid £5,600 under the statutory guarantee scheme, leaving £3,402 unpaid.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of the protective award in the sum of £3,402. No representations were received opposing the order after parties were given opportunity to show cause. The Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.
Practical note
Where an insolvent employer fails to consult on collective redundancies, employees can obtain protective awards with the Secretary of State paying statutory limits and the employer remaining liable for any balance, subject to recoupment provisions.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300195/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No