Protective Award Claims for Tuffnells Employees

Over 2,000 jobs have been lost as Sheffield based delivery firm Tuffnells has collapsed into administration.

Tuffnells confirmed that administrators at Interpath Advisory have been appointed yesterday, Monday 12th June 2023, and all transport hubs and depots have been closed.

Just 128 staff have kept their jobs to help administrators, with the majority of Tuffnells 2,2oo employees across 33 UK depots being made redundant.

Reports say that employees were to told to go home on Friday 9th June as the company prepared to enter into administration. Administrators were called in on Monday as the company failed to secure any further funding, and staff were told of their job losses.

Being made redundant an have devastating effects - especially when it's without warning.

We're looking to help Tuffnells staff by making a claim for a protective award, where they could claim compensation of up to 90 days' pay.

If you've been made redundant from Tuffnells, we may be able to help.

Click here to check if you're eligible to make a claim.

Why should I make a Protective Award Claim?

When an employer makes more than 20 staff redundant at one location, they legally have to consult with either a recognised trade union or elected employee representatives. If Tuffnells did not comply with this obligation, and you were made redundant without notice, you may be entitled to claim compensation by bringing a claim for a protective award to the Employment Tribunal.

Unfortunately, when a company is placed into administration, we often see a large number of employees being made redundant. Therefore, Protective Award Claims are brought to the Tribunal as large class action claims. Large class action claims involve a number of individual Claimants making a joint claim.

Make sure to discuss the Protective Award Claim with any former colleagues who have also faced redundancy as they may also be eligible to be part of the claim.

At Aticus Law, we know that facing redundancy with little or no notice can have devastating effects, especially when it comes to finances. If the claim is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay any legal fees as we manage Protective Award Claims on a no-win-no-fee basis.

Our redundancy solicitors would like to support former employees of Britishvolt with bringing a claim for a protective award, where the Tribunal is able to award up to 90 days’, pay capped at £643 per week (£5144 in total) to each individual who is part of the claim.

You can check your eligibility here.