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 consult prior to collective redundancies. The administrators consented to the claim proceeding and the tribunal found the failure to inform and consult was established.
The claimant was entitled to remuneration of £11,638.43 during the protected period but only received £5,474.77 from the Secretary of State. The first respondent was ordered to pay the balance of £6,163.66 for unpaid wages under the protective award.
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 administrators consented to claims proceeding and a protective award was made on 20 September 2024. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £905.01 and they were entitled to £11,638.43 during the protected period but only received £5,474.77 from the Secretary of State.
Decision
The tribunal ordered the first respondent to pay the claimant £6,163.66 representing the balance of unpaid wages under the protective award. The parties were given opportunity to show cause why judgment should not be entered but no representations were received. The Recoupment Regulations apply.
Practical note
When an insolvent employer fails to consult on collective redundancies, a protective award may be made with the employer liable for any amounts not covered by the Secretary of State through the National Insurance Fund.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300203/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No