Case 2406411/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr W Dolphin v Rock Chemicals Limited t/a Rock Oil — 2022
- Case reference
- 2406411/2022
- Decision date
- 25 November 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Benson Representation
- Venue
- Liverpool
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr W Dolphin
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr W Dolphin brought an unfair dismissal complaint against Rock Chemicals Limited t/a Rock Oil. Employment Judge Benson found that the complaint had been presented outside the time limits in sections 111(2)(a) and (b) of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The tribunal also found that it was reasonably practicable for the complaint to have been presented within the time limits. On that basis, the tribunal held that it had no jurisdiction to hear the claim.
The unfair dismissal claim was therefore dismissed. The written record notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that no further written reasons were provided.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the unfair dismissal complaint was presented outside the time limits in sections 111(2)(a) and (b) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, in circumstances where it was reasonably practicable for it to have been presented within those limits. The claim was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- s.111(2)(a) ERA 1996
- s.111(2)(b) ERA 1996
- reasonably practicable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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