Cases1306982/2024

Claimant v West Midlands Travel Ltd t/a National Express West Midlands

29 August 2025Before Employment Judge McGoughBirminghamremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal heard evidence over two days and determined that the dismissal was fair. Reasons were given orally at the hearing. The claimant's complaint was not well founded and was dismissed.

Facts

Mr Mustafa was employed by West Midlands Travel Ltd trading as National Express West Midlands in the transport sector. He was dismissed and brought a claim of unfair dismissal. The case was heard over two days via CVP video hearing in Birmingham. Both parties were represented, with the claimant assisted by a trade union representative and the respondent by a solicitor.

Decision

Employment Judge McGough dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well founded. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions over two days and gave reasons orally at the hearing. The dismissal was found to be fair.

Practical note

Insufficient detail is provided in this judgment to extract meaningful legal principles, as full written reasons were not provided.

Case details

Case number
1306982/2024
Decision date
29 August 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
2
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
transport
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
union