Protective Awards

Protective Awards: Your Guide to Navigating Collective Redundancy

Losing your job can feel like a bolt out of the blue, especially when it happens suddenly in a collective redundancy situation. If you find yourself in this scenario, and you feel your employer didn't uphold their legal duties, you could be eligible for a protective award claim. At Aticus Law, we're here to help you understand this process and support you in making your claim.

In situations where an employer plans to make more than 20 employees redundant at a single location, there's a legal obligation for them to conduct collective consultations with a recognised trade union or elected employee representatives. This obligation holds even if the company is entering administration, liquidation, or becoming insolvent.

Our dedicated team of employment law solicitors can help you bring a protective award claim if you believe your employer didn't follow these procedures.

Here's How We Can Help

In instances of large-scale redundancies, it's crucial to review whether your employer fulfilled their necessary legal obligations. Sometimes, companies can abruptly close their doors, leaving staff without notice and without any prior consultation. In other cases, the situation might not be as clear. Our role is to assess your situation and outline the best possible options for you.

If we find grounds for a protective award claim, we'll take your case to an employment tribunal. We can represent multiple employees simultaneously, simplifying the process for you and your former colleagues. If the company is insolvent, we'll need to get permission from the administrator first.

We will prepare your case thoroughly and present compelling evidence to the tribunal, demonstrating how your employer failed to meet their legal obligations. A favourable ruling could lead to an award of up to 90 days’ pay for you, although this may be capped at a set limit if the company is insolvent.

Why Choose Aticus Law?

Our track record speaks volumes. We're currently representing over 1,800 employees who've been made redundant without notice, including more than 1,000 former Arcadia Group employees, as well as employees from JTF Mega Discount Warehouse, Missguided, Recycling Technologies, and numerous other companies.

Recently, we made headlines for successfully claiming compensation for ex Peacock’s employees. You can read more about it here.

At Aticus Law, we understand how daunting sudden redundancies can be. Our aim is to help you recover up to 90 days’ pay, providing you with essential financial support during this challenging time.

Act Now for Your Protective Award Claim

Keep in mind that claims at the employment tribunal must be made within three months less one day from the date you were made redundant. This means there's not a lot of time to prepare your case. If you've been let go from your job, seeking early legal advice is crucial.

Facing a collective redundancy is a challenging time, but with Aticus Law by your side, you don't have to navigate this path alone. We're here to bring clarity, compassion, and professional advice to your situation, ensuring you understand your rights and get the best possible outcome. Let's work together to turn the tides and secure the compensation you deserve.