Cases3206041/2022

Claimant v Travelodge Hotels Limited

15 January 2025Before Employment Judge VolkmerEast Londonremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the dismissal was not unfair. The judgment states the complaint of unfair dismissal is not well founded and is dismissed, indicating the respondent successfully defended the claim.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesfailed

The tribunal found no unauthorised deduction from wages had occurred. The complaint was not well founded and was dismissed.

Facts

Ms Mbock brought claims of unfair dismissal and unauthorised deduction from wages against Travelodge Hotels Limited. The case was heard over four days by video hearing before Employment Judge Volkmer. The claimant was represented by a litigation consultant, Peter Ntui, who was not legally qualified. The respondent was represented by counsel, Thomas Wood.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding them not well founded. The unfair dismissal complaint failed and the unauthorised deduction from wages complaint also failed. No awards were made to the claimant.

Practical note

Both the unfair dismissal and wages claims against Travelodge were unsuccessful, with the tribunal finding no merit in either complaint after a four-day hearing.

Case details

Case number
3206041/2022
Decision date
15 January 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
4
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep