Case 2602995/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Claimant v Dunne v Wilko Retail Ltd — 2020
- Case reference
- 2602995/2019
- Decision date
- 25 February 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Batten
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claimant
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe case was heard on 25 February 2020 before Employment Judge Batten sitting alone. The claimant, Ms V Dunne, appeared in person and the respondent, Wilko Retail Limited, was represented by counsel. The tribunal dealt with the matter as a preliminary hearing.
The tribunal held that the claimant’s claim had not been presented within the time limit in section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It found that it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been presented before the end of the three-month period.
On that basis, the claim was dismissed. The judgment does not record any monetary award or substantive liability findings beyond the limitation issue.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed at a preliminary hearing because the claim was presented outside the three-month limit in section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Tribunal was satisfied it was reasonably practicable to present it in time. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 111 Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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