Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 following the first respondent's failure to consult prior to collective redundancies. The administrators had consented to the claim proceeding.
The first respondent failed to pay the balance of remuneration due under the protective award. The claimant was entitled to £10,609.50 but only received £5,600 from the Secretary of State, leaving £5,009.50 unpaid.
Facts
The first respondent went into administration and made collective redundancies without proper consultation. The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 with the administrators' consent. The claimant was entitled to £10,609.50 in remuneration based on weekly gross pay of £825. The Secretary of State paid £5,600 on account, leaving a balance unpaid by the first respondent.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of £5,009.50 under the protective award. Neither party provided representations against judgment being entered. The Recoupment Regulations apply to this award.
Practical note
Where a protective award is made following collective redundancy consultation failures and the employer is insolvent, the Secretary of State will make partial payment but the employer remains liable for any balance above the statutory limit.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3300162/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No