Claimant v Travelodge Hotels Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the claim for redundancy pay on the basis that it does not have jurisdiction to consider it, likely because the claimant did not meet the eligibility criteria or the claim was brought to the wrong forum.
The claimant's claim for reimbursement of expenses relating to tools and clothes was dismissed because the tribunal found there was no reasonable prospect of success, suggesting the claim lacked merit or evidential basis.
Facts
Javel Robinson brought claims against Travelodge Hotels Limited for redundancy pay and reimbursement of expenses for tools and clothes. The case was heard at a preliminary hearing conducted remotely by video on 21 February 2025. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by Mr Capper, a solicitor. The judgment provides minimal factual detail about the underlying employment relationship or circumstances of termination.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims brought by the claimant. The redundancy pay claim was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds, meaning the tribunal found it had no power to hear that claim. The expenses reimbursement claim was dismissed on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success.
Practical note
Preliminary hearings can result in complete dismissal of claims where jurisdictional requirements are not met or where claims lack reasonable prospects of success, even before a full merits hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6012617/2024
- Decision date
- 11 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No