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 gave consent. The claimant was entitled to remuneration during the protected period for the respondent's failure to inform and consult under collective redundancy obligations.
The claimant was entitled to £9,002.00 during the protected period based on weekly gross pay of £700.00. Having received only £5,600.00 from the Secretary of State, the tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay the unpaid balance of £3,402.00.
Facts
The claimant was dismissed when Knights of Old Limited entered administration. The first respondent failed to inform and consult employees regarding collective redundancies. The administrators consented to the claim proceeding. A protective award was made on 20 September 2024 entitling the claimant to remuneration of £9,002.00 during the protected period, calculated on weekly gross pay of £700.00. The Secretary of State paid £5,600.00 on account, leaving a balance due.
Decision
The tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay the claimant £3,402.00 representing the unpaid balance of the protective award. The parties were given opportunity to show cause why judgment should not be entered but no representations were received. The Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.
Practical note
In protective award cases involving insolvent employers, tribunals can enter judgment for the balance unpaid after the Secretary of State has made partial payment under the statutory guarantee scheme, with the Recoupment Regulations applying.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 4.9 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300235/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Salary band
- £30,000–£40,000
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No