Compensation when You need it
A Protective Award is a form of compensation that may be awarded by an Employment Tribunal when an employer fails to follow the legal requirements to consult employees before making them redundant.
Get the Compensation You Deserve—Fast, Simple & No Win No Fee
You didn't choose to be made redundant. We help you reclaim up to 90 days of lost pay with a 100 % success rate and a sign-up process that takes under two minutes. Check if you qualify in 30 seconds and let us handle the rest.
Did Your Redundancy Come Out of the Blue?
Losing your job can feel like a bolt out of the blue. Many of our clients tell us they were told to go home as they were no longer required. One minute you're at work; the next you're scrambling to pay your living expenses and wondering how you'll compete in a crowded job market.
To make matters worse, there's little information online about the process and it isn't always clear what's happening. Some wonder if their claim is “dead in the water”. Others consider going it alone to avoid solicitor fees. We hear you.
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Success Rate4,675
Employees Helped£9m+
Compensation Won2 min
Sign-up TimeThe Specialists Who Get You Paid
Protective Awards is a dedicated team of employment solicitors with a 100 % success rate on Protective Award claims. Our digital onboarding system lets you start your claim any time of day or night—often before redundancy has even happened—and takes less than two minutes.
Once you're on board, we connect directly with the Redundancy Payment Service to fast-track your payout. We work on a strict no win, no fee basis, so there's no upfront cost to you. You focus on rebuilding your life; we handle the red tape and the tribunal.
How We Help You
Get Paid Faster
Our unique digital system speeds up the process by interacting directly with the Redundancy Payment Service, so you're not waiting months to hear back.
Stress-Free Support
We take care of the paperwork, the group claim, and the negotiations while keeping you informed every step of the way. No more feeling like your claim is lost in the system.
Zero Financial Risk
We operate on a no win, no fee basis. If your claim doesn't succeed, you don't pay us a penny. It's that simple.
You're in Good Company
We've represented employees from high-profile collapses like Arcadia, Wilko, Tuffnells, Ilke Homes and many more. We've helped thousands turn an unjust situation into a meaningful payout.
Don't Miss Your Deadline
You have just three months minus one day from your redundancy date to start a claim. Don't miss out on money you're owed. Find out in half a minute if you qualify and get your claim moving today.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's compensation ordered by an employment tribunal when an employer fails to consult properly before making 20 or more redundancies at one location. You can receive up to 90 days' pay; if the company is insolvent, the government caps payment at eight weeks.
If you were part of a group redundancy and there was no meaningful consultation, you probably are. Even if you worked there for a short time, you may still qualify.
You must file within three months minus one day of your redundancy date. Don't delay—our quick check tells you if you have a case.
Timing varies, but our digital system and direct Redundancy Payment Service integration help speed up the process. Many tribunals aim to pay within 12 weeks.
You pay nothing up front and nothing at all if we don't secure compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of the award, so our interests are aligned.
Our team handles the paperwork and tribunal. We'll update you along the way and may ask for basic documents like your redundancy letter. Otherwise, relax and let us work.
Insolvency doesn't stop your claim. The Insolvency Service pays capped awards. We've helped thousands in this situation get what they're owed.
You can, but many people find the red tape and deadlines overwhelming. Our success rate and streamlined process mean you're far more likely to be paid faster—and you risk nothing by letting us handle it.
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You deserve to be treated fairly; we're here to make sure you are.