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 after the first respondent's administrators consented to the claim proceeding. The claimant was entitled to remuneration during the protected period for failure to inform and consult.
The tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to £8,977.31 during the protected period but had only received £5,584.64 from the Secretary of State. The first respondent was ordered to pay the unpaid balance of £3,392.67.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Knights of Old Limited which entered administration. The administrators consented to a protective award claim proceeding. At the date of dismissal, the claimant's weekly gross pay was £698.08. The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 entitling the claimant to £8,977.31 during the protected period. The Secretary of State had already paid £5,584.64 of this amount.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of £3,392.67 after giving the parties an opportunity to show cause why judgment should not be entered. No representations were received and the Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.
Practical note
In protective award cases involving insolvent employers, the Secretary of State may pay part of the award under statutory insolvency provisions, with the employer remaining liable for any unpaid balance above the statutory limit.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3300223/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No