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 prior to collective redundancies. The administrators consented to the claim proceeding.
The tribunal ordered payment of unpaid wages under the protective award. The claimant was entitled to £8,551.90 during the protected period but had only received £5,320.00 from the Secretary of State, leaving £3,231.90 unpaid by the first respondent.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Knights of Old Limited which went into administration. The company failed to inform and consult employees prior to collective redundancies. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £665.00. The Secretary of State paid £5,320.00 of the protective award, but the first respondent failed to pay the balance.
Decision
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 following the administrators' consent. The tribunal calculated that the claimant was entitled to £8,551.90 during the protected period, and ordered the first respondent to pay the unpaid balance of £3,231.90 after the Secretary of State's payment was deducted.
Practical note
In insolvency situations involving protective awards, the Recoupment Regulations apply and the tribunal can enter judgment for unpaid balances after the Secretary of State has made partial payment through the National Insurance Fund.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3300168/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No