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 due to the respondent's failure to inform and consult under TULRCA.
Facts
The claimant was an employee of Knights of Old Limited, which went into administration. The first respondent failed to properly inform and consult employees before collective redundancies. The administrators consented to the tribunal proceedings. The claimant received a protective award on 20 September 2024, with a weekly gross pay of £665.00 during the protected period, totaling £8,551.90. The Secretary of State paid £5,320.00 on account, leaving a balance of £3,231.90 unpaid by the first respondent.
Decision
The tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay the claimant £3,231.90 in unpaid wages under the protective award, representing the balance after the Secretary of State paid £5,320.00. The first respondent and Secretary of State were given an opportunity to show cause against judgment but made no representations. The Recoupment Regulations apply to the award.
Practical note
When an employer fails to inform and consult on collective redundancies and enters administration, employees can claim protective awards, with the Secretary of State paying some amounts under the insolvency scheme and the insolvent employer remaining liable for the balance.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300166/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No