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 protective award was made for failure to inform and consult employees prior to collective redundancy.
The claimant was entitled to remuneration of £10,609.50 during the protected period. Having received £5,600.00 from the Secretary of State, the first respondent was ordered to pay the unpaid balance of £5,009.50 for wages due under the protective award.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Knights of Old Limited which entered administration. Following dismissal, a protective award was made on 20 September 2024 after the administrators consented. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £825.00, entitling him to £10,609.50 during the protected period. The Secretary of State paid £5,600.00 on account, leaving a balance of £5,009.50 owed by the first respondent.
Decision
The Tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of £5,009.50 owed under the protective award, after giving parties an opportunity to show cause why judgment should not be entered. No representations were received opposing the judgment. The Recoupment Regulations apply.
Practical note
When an employer in administration fails to inform and consult before collective redundancies, employees can obtain protective awards with the unpaid balance recoverable from the insolvent employer after the Secretary of State pays the statutory maximum under insolvency provisions.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3300216/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- default judgment
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- default
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No