Case 1305740/2019 · Employment Tribunal
In person v Miss J Holborne, solicitor — 2020
- Case reference
- 1305740/2019
- Decision date
- 24 September 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge T Coghlin QC
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In person
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal decided that it lacked jurisdiction to consider Mrs Francis's unfair dismissal complaint. It held that the claim was brought outside the primary time limit in section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal further found that it had been reasonably practicable for the claim to have been presented in time.
The tribunal also found that the claim was not brought within a reasonable further period. On that basis, the unfair dismissal complaint was not determined on its merits. The respondent's application to strike out the claim and its application for costs were not pursued.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that it lacked jurisdiction to consider the unfair dismissal complaint because it was presented outside the primary time limit in section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It also found it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been brought in time and that it was not presented within a reasonable further period. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- section 111 Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable
- reasonable further period
Official outcome judgment PDF
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