Case 1400239/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Paul Purcell v National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) — 2024
- Case reference
- 1400239/2024
- Decision date
- 6 September 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge G. King Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Paul Purcell
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a hearing on 22 August 2024 before Employment Judge G. King, the tribunal held that the Claimant's unfair dismissal claim was submitted out of time. The judgment records that the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear that claim, and it was dismissed.
The tribunal also recorded that the Claimant's race discrimination and disability discrimination claims were submitted out of time. However, it decided that it was just and equitable to extend the time limits and allow those claims to be heard. The judgment is a preliminary decision on limitation only and does not record any merits findings or any monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Submitted out of time; the tribunal held it had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and dismissed it. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Race discrimination | Submitted out of time, but the tribunal extended time on a just and equitable basis and allowed the claim to be heard; no merits finding is recorded in this judgment. | Other | Race | — |
| Disability discrimination | Submitted out of time, but the tribunal extended time on a just and equitable basis and allowed the claim to be heard; no merits finding is recorded in this judgment. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- just and equitable extension of time
Official outcome judgment PDF
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