Canal Engineering Ltd enters administration
It has been reported that Nottingham-based metalwork firm Canal Engineering has entered administration. The company, established 99 years ago, has ceased trading with all jobs lost at the firm.
This will be a devastating and worrying time for all concerned.
When making redundancies during insolvency, the insolvency practitioners will usually provide staff with information about their rights to claim redundancy, notice, holiday and arrears of pay from the government’s insolvency service because insufficient funds are available for the company to pay those debts. However, unfortunately there are limits to what can be recovered.
Against that background, we specialise in the pursuit of what is called a protective award claim, where staff made redundant could secure additional compensation of up to £5,144.
If an employer is considering making 20 or more redundancies at one workplace, it has a duty to inform and consult with employee representatives before jobs are lost. If an employer fails to do this or fails to do it correctly, claims can potentially be made for compensation. Tribunals can award up to 90 days’ pay per redundant employee (called a ‘protective award’) and in cases of insolvency, up to 8 weeks of this award can be recovered from the government’s insolvency service.
Protective award claims have time limits, so staff affected must act quickly. Claims must be pursued within 3 months (less a day) of the date staff are made redundant, subject to any extension granted by using the ACAS Early Conciliation process.
Please note, there is no minimum length of service requirement to make a protective award claim.
Morrish Solicitors is a national expert in protective award claims. Our employment team has pursued a number of successful claims including Thomas Cook, Caledonian Modular, Addspace Furniture, M&Co, Poundworld and many others are ongoing.
Our employment solicitors are experts in securing protective awards and can assist on a no win no fee basis. This means legal fees aren’t payable unless the claim is successful. We can also offer support and guidance on employee claims for debts owed by the insolvent company.
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If you wish to explore the possibility of making a protective award claim, please get in touch by contacting our employment team on 033 3344 9603 or emailing [email protected]
For further information please read our Protective Award FAQs.
