Claimant v EAM Lodge CIC
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded and dismissed it, determining that the claimant was not unfairly dismissed.
The tribunal found the complaints of direct race discrimination were not well-founded and dismissed them after a full merits hearing.
The tribunal found the complaints of harassment related to race were not well-founded and dismissed them after hearing the evidence.
The tribunal found the complaints of victimisation were not well-founded and dismissed them after considering the case.
Certain allegations (allegations three, five and six regarding pay prior to being a TNA) were not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal did not find it just and equitable to extend time, resulting in dismissal for lack of jurisdiction.
Certain allegations (allegations three, five and six regarding pay prior to being a TNA) were not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal did not find it just and equitable to extend time, resulting in dismissal for lack of jurisdiction.
Facts
Mrs Roumpedaki brought claims against EAM Lodge CIC including unfair dismissal, direct race discrimination, harassment related to race, and victimisation. The case was heard over four days in Manchester. Some allegations relating to pay prior to the claimant being a TNA and other matters were found to be out of time.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all claims. The unfair dismissal, direct race discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims failed on their merits. Certain allegations within the discrimination claims were dismissed for being out of time, with the tribunal finding it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants face significant challenges in discrimination and unfair dismissal cases, and strict time limits apply to discrimination claims with just and equitable extensions not being automatic.
Case details
- Case number
- 2402547/2023
- Decision date
- 5 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- EAM Lodge CIC
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No