Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
A protective award was made on 20 September 2024 after the first respondent's administrators consented to the claim proceeding. This was for failure to inform and consult under collective redundancy requirements.
The claimant was entitled to remuneration of £8,535.83 during the protected period based on weekly gross pay of £663.75. Having received £5,310.00 from the Secretary of State, judgment was entered for the unpaid balance of £3,225.83.
Facts
The first respondent entered administration and dismissed employees without proper consultation under collective redundancy rules. The claimant brought a claim for a protective award with the consent of the administrators. At the time of dismissal, the claimant's weekly gross pay was £663.75. The Secretary of State had already paid £5,310.00 towards the protected period remuneration.
Decision
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024. The claimant was entitled to £8,535.83 for the protected period. Having received £5,310.00 from the Secretary of State, the tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of £3,225.83, with recoupment regulations applying.
Practical note
In insolvency cases, protective award claims can proceed with administrator consent, with the tribunal entering judgment for any balance not covered by the Secretary of State under the statutory payment scheme.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3300191/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No