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The Insolvency Act 1986
Meaning of 'insolvency'
Recovery of remuneration
Procedure for claiming debt from an insolvent employer
Unpaid contributions to a pension scheme
Complaints

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  • Under the Insolvency Act 1986, any remuneration owed to an employee during the four months preceding an employer's insolvency is a preferential debt, taking preference over claims by other creditors. However, the maximum amount of that preferential debt is £800.
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