Case 2303396/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Claimant v Freight Transport Association Ltd (T/a Logistics UK) — 2022
- Case reference
- 2303396/2021
- Decision date
- 17 November 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Douse
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claimant
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing on 17 November 2022 before Employment Judge Douse, sitting alone by CVP, the claimant did not attend. The tribunal decided to proceed in his absence after noting that he had notice of the hearing, had been sent the joining details, and had not sought an adjournment in good time. The respondent was represented by a solicitor and opposed any further delay because the issue before the tribunal was limitation.
The tribunal held that the unfair dismissal claim and the wages/notice pay claim had been presented out of time. It found that it was reasonably practicable for those claims to have been presented in time, so the tribunal did not have jurisdiction to hear them and they were struck out.
The tribunal also held that the race discrimination claim had been presented out of time and that it was not just and equitable to extend time. That claim was also struck out. No remedy was awarded.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Presented out of time; the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been presented in time and therefore held it had no jurisdiction. | Struck out | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The judgment refers to this as a wages/notice pay claim. It was found to be presented out of time and struck out because it was reasonably practicable for it to have been presented in time. | Struck out | — | — |
| Race discrimination | Presented out of time; the tribunal held it was not just and equitable to extend time and therefore struck out the claim. | Struck out | Race | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- reasonably practicable
- just and equitable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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