Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 following the respondent's failure to inform and consult prior to collective redundancies. The first respondent's administrators consented to the claim proceeding.
The tribunal ordered payment of unpaid wages arising from the protective award. The claimant was entitled to £8,551.90 during the protected period, received £5,320.00 from the Secretary of State, leaving £3,231.90 outstanding from 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 before making collective redundancies. A protective award was made in favour of the claimant on 20 September 2024 with the consent of the administrators. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £665.00, entitling them to £8,551.90 during the protected period.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for £3,231.90, being the unpaid balance of the protective award after the Secretary of State had paid £5,320.00. The parties were given an opportunity to show cause why judgment should not be entered but no representations were received.
Practical note
In insolvency situations involving protective awards for failure to inform and consult, the Secretary of State will pay amounts up to the statutory limit, leaving any excess to be claimed from the insolvent employer.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3300172/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No