Triyoga staff appeal for unpaid wages after studio closure
Hundreds of employees across multiple London locations are seeking help to recover outstanding pay.
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Triyoga, a London yoga chain operating at studios in Shoreditch, Westminster, Camden, and Chelsea, has ceased operations. Common Bond, the parent company, announced via email on Wednesday that all its studios are closed until further notice. This sudden closure has left over one hundred Triyoga staff seeking assistance from the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) to recover unpaid wages.
Unpaid Wages and Delayed Payments
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Staff were informed on September 10 that their final payment, originally due on September 17, would be delayed by three to four days. This delay was attributed to an ongoing audit by the company's investors. An email seen by The Standard stated, "On behalf of the Common Bond team, I am truly sorry for the delay and any worry or inconvenience it may cause."
However, since the closure announcement, staff have reported being unable to contact Common Bond representatives to inquire about their outstanding pay. Davy Jones, Chair of the IWGB Yoga Teachers Union, told The Standard that the union will support workers in their efforts to recover all owed money. He stated, "The studio’s sudden closure without paying workers shows how little priority has been given to the people who keep these businesses running."
One instructor, who identified themselves only as Jonathan, described the situation as "disgusting behaviour" and noted a lack of clear communication regarding payment dates or the possibility of receiving their wages at all. Concerns about the company's financial stability were reportedly raised in August when bailiffs were observed at a Shoreditch location.
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Company Leadership Changes
Company records indicate that Ben Allen, the previous director of Common Bond, stepped down last month. He has been succeeded by Gaspar Lipszyc, who is associated with the investment firm Nectar Capital LLP. Common Bond has been contacted for comment.
Questions this report answers
+Why have Triyoga studios closed?
Common Bond, the parent company of Triyoga, announced on Wednesday that all its studios are closed until further notice. The reasons for the sudden closure have not been fully detailed, but staff have been informed of delays to payments due to an investor audit.
+Are staff being paid?
Staff have reported not receiving their final payments, which were due on September 17. They were told these payments would be delayed by three to four days due to an investor audit. Over one hundred Triyoga staff have appealed to a union for help recovering unpaid wages.
+Which Triyoga locations are affected?
Triyoga operated locations in Shoreditch, Westminster, Camden, and Chelsea. All of these studios, along with other Common Bond-owned fitness chains, have now closed until further notice.
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