Case 1402367/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Miss J Kearns v Hilldales Residential Care Home Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 1402367/2024
- Decision date
- 25 July 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge J Bax Representation
- Venue
- Bristol
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss J Kearns
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the hearing in Bristol on 8 July 2025, Miss J Kearns confirmed that the only claim she brought was unfair dismissal against Hilldales Residential Care Home Limited. The case was heard by Employment Judge J Bax sitting alone.
The Tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim was presented out of time and that it was reasonably practicable for the Claimant to have presented it in time. On that basis, the Tribunal held that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the claim and struck it out. No remedy was awarded.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The Claimant confirmed that unfair dismissal was the only claim. The Tribunal found the claim was presented out of time and that it was reasonably practicable for it to have been presented in time, so the Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to hear it. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- reasonably practicable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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