Case 1300206/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr B Foster v Portmeirion Group UK Ltd — 2020
- Case reference
- 1300206/2020
- Decision date
- 9 October 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Miller Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr B Foster
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary hearing before Employment Judge Miller, heard by CVP on 9 October 2020. The tribunal considered time limits only and did not determine the merits of the dismissal or discrimination allegations.
The claimant's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed because the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear it. The tribunal found that it was not reasonably practicable for the claim to be presented within the primary time limit, but that it had not been presented within any further period the tribunal considered reasonable.
The claimant's disability discrimination claims were also found to have been brought outside the primary time limit, but the tribunal held that it was just and equitable to extend time for claims arising out of the dismissal to 16 January 2020. Those claims were permitted to proceed to a final hearing.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because the tribunal found it was not reasonably practicable for the claimant to present the claim within the primary time limit, and it was not presented within such further period as the tribunal considered reasonable. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | The disability discrimination claims were found to be out of time in the primary limitation period, but the tribunal extended time on a just and equitable basis to 16 January 2020 for claims arising out of the claimant's dismissal. The claims were allowed to proceed to a final hearing; no merits decision was made. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- not reasonably practicable
- just and equitable
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