Claimant v Knights of Old Limited (in administration)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal made a protective award on 20 September 2024 after the administrators consented to the claim proceeding. The claimant was entitled to remuneration during the protected period due to the respondent's failure to inform and consult before collective redundancy.
Facts
The first respondent went into administration and dismissed the claimant without proper consultation under collective redundancy rules. The administrators consented to the claim proceeding. A protective award was made on 20 September 2024. The claimant's weekly gross pay was £700.00, entitling them to £9,002.00 during the protected period. The Secretary of State had already paid £5,600.00.
Decision
The tribunal entered judgment against the first respondent for the unpaid balance of £3,402.00 after neither party showed cause why judgment should not be entered. The Recoupment Regulations apply to this award.
Practical note
Where a company in administration fails to inform and consult before collective redundancies, employees can obtain protective awards, with the insolvent employer liable for amounts not covered by the Secretary of State.
Award breakdown
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300206/2025
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No