Case 2502249/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Lyon v Hartlepool Borough Council — 2019
- Case reference
- 2502249/2019
- Decision date
- 28 November 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Johnson
- Venue
- Teesside Justice Hearing Centre
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Lyon
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a public preliminary hearing before Employment Judge Johnson sitting alone on 5 November 2019. The claimant, Mr J Lyon, brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Hartlepool Borough Council.
The tribunal held that the complaint had not been presented within three months of the effective date of termination of employment. It was also not satisfied that it had not been reasonably practicable for the claim form to have been presented within that time limit.
Because the time limit had expired and the tribunal was not satisfied that the statutory exception applied, it found that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the claim. The unfair dismissal claim was therefore struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the complaint was presented outside the three-month time limit running from the effective date of termination and was not satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable to present it in time. It therefore held it had no jurisdiction and struck out the claim. | Struck out | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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