Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 after the first respondent's administrators consented to the claim proceeding. The claimant was entitled to remuneration of £11,670 during the protected period based on their weekly gross pay of £907.50.
The tribunal found that the claimant was owed unpaid wages under the protective award. The claimant had received £5,600 from the Secretary of State but was still owed the balance of £6,070.45, which the tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Knights of Old Limited which entered administration. The company failed to consult with employees regarding collective redundancies. The administrators consented to the claim proceeding and a protective award was made on 20 September 2024. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £907.50, entitling them to £11,670 during the protected period. The Secretary of State paid £5,600 on account, leaving a balance owed.
Decision
The tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay the claimant £6,070.45 in unpaid wages under the protective award, being the balance after deducting the £5,600 already paid by the Secretary of State. The Recoupment Regulations apply to this award.
Practical note
When an insolvent employer fails to consult on collective redundancies, employees can claim protective awards through administrators with consent, but may need to pursue the balance after state payments through tribunal enforcement.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3300190/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No