Case 2202050/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs J Drackett v Marks and Spencer plc PRELIMINARY HEARING — 2021
- Case reference
- 2202050/2021
- Decision date
- 11 August 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gordon Walker
- Venue
- London Central
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs J Drackett
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the preliminary hearing on 11 August 2021, Employment Judge Gordon Walker considered Mrs J Drackett’s claim of unfair dismissal against Marks and Spencer PLC. The hearing was conducted in public by CVP at London Central Employment Tribunal, with the claimant appearing in person and the respondent represented by counsel.
The Tribunal held that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the unfair dismissal claim because it had been presented out of time, contrary to section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The judgment states that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to present the claim within the time limit.
The claim was therefore dismissed. No remedy was awarded and the written record notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing, with no separate written reasons provided unless requested in time.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The Tribunal held it did not have jurisdiction because the unfair dismissal claim was presented out of time under section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 111 Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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