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Protective Award Claims

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Protect Your Rights with a Protective Award Claim

Expert guidance and no-win, no-fee representation. We aim to secure the compensation you deserve after redundancy.

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What is a Protective Award Claim?

A Protective Award is compensation awarded by an employment tribunal when your employer fails to consult with you prior to making redundancies. By law, employers must conduct a consultation process at least 30 days before redundancies are implemented. If this process isn’t followed, you may be entitled to compensation through a Protective Award claim.

Qualification for an Award Claim?

Protective Awards are applicable when more than 20 employees are made redundant at one location within a specific timeframe. Unlike other claims, your length of service doesn’t affect your eligibility. As long as you were made redundant as part of a collective group, you may be entitled to claim.

Who pays for the Award Claim?

If your former employer is insolvent, the Insolvency Service will cover the Protective Award, though claims are capped at 8 weeks’ pay.

• For redundancies on or after 6 April 2024: Weekly pay is capped at £700.

• For redundancies before 6 April 2024: The cap will be slightly lower.

Our Step-by-Step Process

Step One

Initial Employee Grouping

We gather a group of employees interested in proceeding with the claim.

Step One

Initial Employee Grouping

We gather a group of employees interested in proceeding with the claim.

Step One

Initial Employee Grouping

We gather a group of employees interested in proceeding with the claim.

Step Two

Conciliation via ACAS

We initiate a conciliation process through ACAS with your former employer.

Step Two

Conciliation via ACAS

We initiate a conciliation process through ACAS with your former employer.

Step Two

Conciliation via ACAS

We initiate a conciliation process through ACAS with your former employer.

Step Three

Employer Response

Your former employer is given the opportunity to defend the claim.

Step Three

Employer Response

Your former employer is given the opportunity to defend the claim.

Step Three

Employer Response

Your former employer is given the opportunity to defend the claim.

Step Four

Case Submission to Tribunal

The case is sent to a local employment tribunal for review.

Step Four

Case Submission to Tribunal

The case is sent to a local employment tribunal for review.

Step Four

Case Submission to Tribunal

The case is sent to a local employment tribunal for review.

Step Five

Preliminary Hearing

Before the final hearing, a judge will typically schedule a preliminary hearing to outline case management steps.

Step Five

Preliminary Hearing

Before the final hearing, a judge will typically schedule a preliminary hearing to outline case management steps.

Step Five

Preliminary Hearing

Before the final hearing, a judge will typically schedule a preliminary hearing to outline case management steps.

Step Six

Documentation and Witness Statements

We prepare and submit all relevant documentation, including witness statements, to the tribunal.

Step Six

Documentation and Witness Statements

We prepare and submit all relevant documentation, including witness statements, to the tribunal.

Step Six

Documentation and Witness Statements

We prepare and submit all relevant documentation, including witness statements, to the tribunal.

Step Seven

Employment Tribunal Hearing

We represent you at the hearing to secure a successful judgment.

Step Seven

Employment Tribunal Hearing

We represent you at the hearing to secure a successful judgment.

Step Seven

Employment Tribunal Hearing

We represent you at the hearing to secure a successful judgment.

Step Eight

Judgment Submission to RPO

If successful, the judgment is forwarded to the Redundancy Payments Office (RPO) for calculation.

Step Eight

Judgment Submission to RPO

If successful, the judgment is forwarded to the Redundancy Payments Office (RPO) for calculation.

Step Eight

Judgment Submission to RPO

If successful, the judgment is forwarded to the Redundancy Payments Office (RPO) for calculation.

Step Nine

Issuance of Benefit Letters

Benefit letters are sent to claimants, outlining the details of their claim.

Step Nine

Issuance of Benefit Letters

Benefit letters are sent to claimants, outlining the details of their claim.

Step Nine

Issuance of Benefit Letters

Benefit letters are sent to claimants, outlining the details of their claim.

Step Ten

Payment Processing

The claim is processed and paid in line with RPO caps, ensuring fairness and compliance.

Step Ten

Payment Processing

The claim is processed and paid in line with RPO caps, ensuring fairness and compliance.

Step Ten

Payment Processing

The claim is processed and paid in line with RPO caps, ensuring fairness and compliance.

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How Long Does the Process Take?

The process typically takes between 6-12 months (however can take longer) depending on the workload of the employment tribunal alongside other factors. Once a Judgement is issued, the RPS requires up to an additional 12 weeks to process payments.

Will This Affect My Statutory Entitlements?

No, your statutory entitlements are unaffected. You will still need to claim your statutory redundancy payments yourself using the CN Reference number provided by the liquidator or administrator. These claims are separate from your Protective Award claim.

What Are the Costs?

Our service operates on a no-win, no-fee basis. If we do not secure a successful judgment, you pay nothing. If successful, a pre-agreed percentage of your award will be deducted as our fee. There are no hidden charges or surprises.

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Frequently asked quetsions

Our business is built on communication and transparency. If you can't find the answers to your questions here, please get in touch.

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How long do I need to have worked for the company to claim?

Protective Award claims are not time-dependent. If you were on the payroll at the time of redundancy and meet the qualification criteria, you can claim.

Do I pay tax on my award?

An 8% National Insurance deduction is taken at source. Additionally, a Protective Award is subject to a 20% tax deduction if the judgment is awarded in the same financial year as your redundancy.

Will this impact my statutory claims?

No, your statutory claims are processed separately through the government’s website and paid in accordance with Redundancy Payment Service guidelines.

How long will the Protective Award claim take?

On average, the claim process takes around 12 months, though this depends on tribunal workloads.

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How long do I need to have worked for the company to claim?

Protective Award claims are not time-dependent. If you were on the payroll at the time of redundancy and meet the qualification criteria, you can claim.

Do I pay tax on my award?

An 8% National Insurance deduction is taken at source. Additionally, a Protective Award is subject to a 20% tax deduction if the judgment is awarded in the same financial year as your redundancy.

Will this impact my statutory claims?

No, your statutory claims are processed separately through the government’s website and paid in accordance with Redundancy Payment Service guidelines.

How long will the Protective Award claim take?

On average, the claim process takes around 12 months, though this depends on tribunal workloads.

Protective Award Claim Questions

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How long do I need to have worked for the company to claim?

Protective Award claims are not time-dependent. If you were on the payroll at the time of redundancy and meet the qualification criteria, you can claim.

Do I pay tax on my award?

An 8% National Insurance deduction is taken at source. Additionally, a Protective Award is subject to a 20% tax deduction if the judgment is awarded in the same financial year as your redundancy.

Will this impact my statutory claims?

No, your statutory claims are processed separately through the government’s website and paid in accordance with Redundancy Payment Service guidelines.

How long will the Protective Award claim take?

On average, the claim process takes around 12 months, though this depends on tribunal workloads.

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Redundancy Support is your trusted partner in supporting your claims journey – every step of the way.

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Redundancy Support is a trading style of CFS Redundancy Payments are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (830857). Redundancy Support offers a bespoke service that supports employees navigate the complexities of a redundancy claim. Through our knowledge of the employment rights act 1996 and subsequent case law, we can determine whether an employee has a viable redundancy claim.

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