Case 2402475/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Osborne-James v Divine Signs Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 2402475/2024
- Decision date
- 7 January 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Parkin Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Osborne-James
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary hearing in the Manchester Employment Tribunal, heard by CVP on 2 January 2025 before Employment Judge Parkin. The only claim identified in the judgment was unfair dismissal by Mr D Osborne-James against Divine Signs Ltd.
The tribunal held that the unfair dismissal claim had been presented out of time, but that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to present it in time. On that basis, the tribunal dismissed the claim for want of jurisdiction.
No monetary remedy was awarded because the claim did not proceed beyond the preliminary jurisdiction issue.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Preliminary hearing. The tribunal held the claim was presented out of time but that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to present it in time, and dismissed the claim for want of jurisdiction. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- reasonably practicable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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