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 employer's failure to comply with consultation obligations.
The claimant was entitled to remuneration of £8,551.90 during the protected period but only received £5,292.16 from the Secretary of State. The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of £3,259.74 as no representations were received showing cause why judgment should not be entered.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Knights of Old Limited which entered administration. A protective award was made on 20 September 2024 after the administrators consented. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £665.00 and they were entitled to £8,551.90 during the protected period. The Secretary of State paid £5,292.16, leaving a balance owed by the first respondent.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of £3,259.74 representing the difference between the protective award entitlement and the amount already paid by the Secretary of State. The Recoupment Regulations apply to this award.
Practical note
Even when a company is in administration, tribunals can enter judgment for protective award arrears against the insolvent employer, with the Secretary of State having already made partial payment under insolvency provisions.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300215/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No