Case 1310611/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr L Beaton v Secretary of State for Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy — 2021
- Case reference
- 1310611/2020
- Decision date
- 13 July 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Beck Representation
- Venue
- Birmingham via CVP
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr L Beaton
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr L Beaton’s claim was for notice pay under section 182 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, brought against the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in relation to his employer’s insolvency. The hearing took place at Birmingham via CVP on 13 July 2021 before Employment Judge Beck. The respondent did not appear and the tribunal dealt with the matter on the papers and the claimant’s oral presentation.
The tribunal dismissed the claim on limitation grounds. It held that the claim had been presented out of time under section 188(2) Employment Rights Act 1996 and that it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been submitted within the three-month time limit. No substantive entitlement to notice pay was determined, and no monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Claim for notice pay under section 182 Employment Rights Act 1996, arising from the insolvency of the claimant's employer, was dismissed because it was presented out of time under section 188(2) ERA 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- s.182 Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.188(2) Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable
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