Protective Awards Claims - Middleton Law

05/03/2026

If your employer has appointed administrators (or you're hearing rumours they might) you will be worried what this means for your job and finances.

Employees are often given very little information in these situations, and people are left trying to work out what they are entitled to.

Redundancy pay is not always the end of the story - employees may be entitled to additional compensation, even if the business later goes into administration or stops trading altogether.

https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/employment/worried-about-your-employer-going-into-administration/

If your employer has appointed administrators (or you’re hearing rumours that they may have to) it’s natural to feel uncertain about what this means for your

12/02/2026

Rocket manufacturer Orbex has announced the intention to appoint administrators. The Scottish company has been unable to secure the funding needed and more than 150 staff members now face uncertainty.

For any employees who are made redundant it’s important to know that you may be entitled to a Protective Award of up to 90 days’ additional pay if the correct consultation procedures were not followed.

Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and any eligibility for a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/for-individuals/protective-award/
-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

06/02/2026

Quiz the fashion retailer has gone into administration with 109 employees in the Glasgow head office being made redundant – while the 40 stores + concessions remain open at this time.

This is the third time in six years that the firm has been placed into administration and it means approximately 565 people who are employed by the form now face uncertainty.

For staff who are made redundant it’s important to know that you may be entitled to a Protective Award of upto 90 days’ additional pay if the correct consultation procedures were not followed.

Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and any eligibility for a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/for-individuals/protective-award/
-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

27/01/2026

The recent administration of Moores Furniture Group has meant many employees have been made redundant with further redundancies possible.

We have spoken to several affected people over the last few days who weren’t aware that redundancy pay is not all that that they may be entitled to - A Protective Award Claim (upto 90 days’ extra pay) may be possible.
https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/protective-award/moores-furniture-redundancies-you-may-be-eligible-for-extra-pay/

We are already assisting a number of former Moores’ employees on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis and if you’re impacted by redundancy from the firm email [email protected]

Following the recent administration of Moores Furniture Group, a number of employees have already been made redundant, with further redundancies possible.

23/01/2026

Thomas Storey Fabrication Limited, parts manufacturer for Earthmoving, Refuse and Agricultural and other industry has gone into administration.

The Manchester based steel fabrication specialist made a deal last that saved over 100 jobs but with the appointment of administrators this week the future for employees is uncertain.

For staff who are made redundant it’s important to know that you may be entitled to a Protective Award of upto 90 days’ additional pay if the correct consultation procedures were not followed.

Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and any eligibility for a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/for-individuals/protective-award/

-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

21/01/2026

Moores Furniture, the long established Wetherby based kitchen manufacturer has appointed administrators, immediately making 100 employees redundant.

If you are affected by redundancy, please be aware that you may be entitled to a Protective Award if the correct consultation procedures were not followed.

Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and next steps as you may be entitled to up to 90 days’ additional pay through a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/for-individuals/protective-award/

-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

20/01/2026

Planova Leeds Ltd, designer and manufacturer of retail displays has gone into administration making most staff redundant.

If you are affected by redundancy, please be aware that you may be entitled to a Protective Award if the correct consultation procedures were not followed.

Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and next steps as you may be entitled to up to 90 days’ additional pay through a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/for-individuals/protective-award/

-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

20/01/2026

We are already helping some of the G.Network employees who were made redundant after the unexpected administration of the broadband provider last week.

For people affected by redundancy, it’s important to be aware that you may be entitled to a Protective Award if the correct consultation procedures were not followed.

Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and next steps as you may be entitled to up to 90 days’ additional pay through a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/for-individuals/protective-award/

-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

14/01/2026

Consumer Energy Solutions, providers of a range of domestic heating and insulation services, have appointed administrators. Based in Swansea and Treorchy almost 300 staff have been made redundant.

For employees affected by redundancy, it’s important to be aware that you may be entitled to a Protective Award if the correct consultation procedures were not followed. Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and next steps as affected staff may be entitled to up to 90 days’ additional pay through a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/for-individuals/protective-award/

-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

14/01/2026

Batt Cables, a prominent cable distributor established in 1952 with multiple sites across the UK , have gone into administration. 70 workers were made immediately redundant and sadly the future is uncertain for the rest of the employees.

It’s important to be aware that staff affected by redundancy may be entitled to a Protective Award if the correct consultation procedures were not followed. Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and next steps as affected staff may be entitled to up to 90 days’ additional pay through a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/protective-award/

-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

19/12/2025

Toolstream and Group Silverline Limited have appointed joint administrators this week. The Yeovil based business sadly announced 111 staff redundancies.

Trading has been paused and administrators are inviting interest from any parties interested in acquiring the assets of the companies with a small number of staff currently being retained to assist with the ongoing operations.

For employees affected by redundancy, it’s important to be aware that you may be entitled to a Protective Award if the correct consultation procedures were not followed. Seeking advice early can help clarify your rights and next steps as affected staff may be entitled to up to 90 days’ additional pay through a Protective Award Claim: https://middletonlawltd.co.uk/protective-award/
-This is separate - and in addition to - any redundancy pay and is designed to compensate employees where consultation rules were not properly met.

If you have been made redundant we can apply our extensive experience in employment law to assist with a claim on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis - Contact us today to check your eligibility (free of charge): [email protected]

16/12/2025

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We will be closing for the Christmas holidays at 5pm on Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24th December).

Our offices will then reopen at 9am on Friday 2nd January 2026.

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