Case 1804080/2019 · Employment Tribunal
In person v Mrs L Roberts (Legal Executive) — 2019
- Case reference
- 1804080/2019
- Decision date
- 13 September 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Venue
- Leeds
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In person
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMs T Wing brought complaints of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Royal Mail Group Limited. The case was heard at Leeds on 13 September 2019 before Employment Judge T R Smith. The written record shows that the tribunal dealt with limitation issues and did not reach any merits findings on either complaint.
The unfair dismissal complaint was rejected because it had not been presented to the tribunal within the three-month period beginning with the effective date of termination. The tribunal was not satisfied that it had not been reasonably practicable for the claim to be presented in time, or that it had been presented within such further period as the tribunal considered reasonable.
The disability discrimination complaint was also presented outside the three-month time limit, but the tribunal held that it was just and equitable to extend time to the date the complaint was presented. The judgment does not record any substantive findings on liability or any financial award.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held the complaint was presented after the three-month time limit beginning with the effective date of termination. It was not satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable to present the claim in time or that it was presented within a further period the tribunal considered reasonable. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal found this complaint was not presented within three months of the act complained of, but held it was just and equitable to extend time to the date the complaint was presented. The judgment records no merits determination. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- reasonably practicable test
- just and equitable extension of time
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