Lighthouse Ltd files notice of intention to appoint administrators

We have recently seen reports that the Sheffield-based maker of modular housing, Lighthouse Ltd, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

As of Monday 18 March, bosses at the company have reportedly told employees to continue working from home, while they try to secure the company’s future.

Unfortunately, in most cases when administrators are appointed, they make a number of immediate redundancies 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.

If you are worried about your position, please fill out this survey and a member of our employment team will contact you confidentially with more information.

Find out more by reading our FAQs.

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