A H Worth Ltd posts notice of intention to appoint administrators

We have recently read reports that the Fosdyke-based vegetable grower, A H Worth Ltd, which employs around 300 people, has posted a notice of intention to appoint administrators through the law firm Browne Jacobson. This comes following news of the company saying it will undergo a restructuring process following the loss of one of its largest contracts. 

Unfortunately, in many cases where administrators are appointed a number of immediate redundancies are made. Often this happens without prior warning or any consultation process. Should administrators be appointed, we fear this may lead to redundancies.

A failure to follow a consultation process could lead to employees being able to claim compensation from an Employment Tribunal of up to 90 days’ pay. Such a claim could be pursued if:

  • 20 or more people were made redundant at the same workplace; and
  • There was no information and consultation process, or it wasn’t carried out correctly prior to making redundancies.

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There are strict Tribunal deadlines within which to pursue these claims, so you mustn’t delay if you believe you may be affected.