Case 1403305/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Ms Rachel Dekker v Global Herbs Ltd — 2023
- Case reference
- 1403305/2023
- Decision date
- 12 October 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge David Hughes
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms Rachel Dekker
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMs Rachel Dekker brought a claim against Global Herbs Ltd for unlawful deduction from wages. At the hearing on 21 September 2023, the respondent did not appear or take part. The tribunal held that the claim had not been presented within the time limit in s23(2)(a) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and that it had been reasonably practicable for the claimant to present it in time.
On that basis, the tribunal held that it lacked jurisdiction to consider the unlawful deduction from wages claim. No liability finding or monetary award was made. The written record notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that no written reasons would be provided unless requested in time.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The claim was not presented within the time limit in s23(2)(a) Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time and therefore lacked jurisdiction to consider it. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s23(2)(a) Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable test
Official outcome judgment PDF
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