Light Source Design enters administration
Recent reports show that Nottingham based civil engineering firm Light Source Design has entered administration.
We are pleased to read that 83 jobs have been saved as a result of a partial sale of the business to Stevenage-based M Group Service, however this still leaves over 130 at risk of redundancy. It is reported that the company employed 220 people and these jobs are now at risk. It is important that employees affected by this news are aware of their legal rights in the event of redundancy.
Generally, the insolvency practitioners will provide staff with information about their rights to claim redundancy, notice, holiday and arrears of pay, if their employment ends.
However, when making more than 20 redundancies at one workplace, employers also have a duty to inform and consult with employee representatives. If an employer fails to do this or fails to do it correctly, claims can be made for compensation. Tribunals can award up to 90 days’ pay per redundant employee and in cases of insolvency, some of this can be recovered from the government’s Insolvency Service.
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.
Morrish Solicitors are national specialists in Protective Award claims. Our employment team have pursued a number of successful claims including Thomas Cook, Bardsley Construction, Styles and Wood, City Link and Phones4u etc.
Contact our employment team on 033 3344 9603 or email [email protected] to discuss a potential claim.
Please note, there is no minimum length of service required to make a protective award claim.
For further information please read our Protective Award FAQs.
