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 inform and consult on collective redundancies. The administrators consented to the claim proceeding and the tribunal found in favour of the claimant.
The claimant was entitled to remuneration of £10,609.50 during the protected period. Having received only £5,600.00 from the Secretary of State, judgment was entered against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of £5,009.50.
Facts
The first respondent, Knights of Old Limited, entered administration and dismissed employees including the claimant without proper consultation. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £825.00. The administrators consented to a protective award claim proceeding. The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 entitling the claimant to £10,609.50 for the protected period.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for £5,009.50, being the balance of the protective award after deducting £5,600.00 already paid by the Secretary of State. The Recoupment Regulations apply to ensure the state can recover payments made on the insolvent employer's behalf.
Practical note
When an employer in administration fails to inform and consult on collective redundancies, the protective award remains enforceable against the insolvent company even where the Secretary of State has made partial payment under the insolvency scheme.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3300220/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No