Case 3205433/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs Christine Rands v PCS Legal (A Firm) — 2023
- Case reference
- 3205433/2022
- Decision date
- 5 October 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Suzanne Palmer
- Venue
- East London Hearing Centre
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs Christine Rands
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMrs Christine Rands brought claims against PCS Legal (A Firm) for unfair constructive dismissal, pay in lieu of notice, and unpaid accrued holiday pay. The case was heard at East London Hearing Centre on 28 September 2023 before Employment Judge Suzanne Palmer.
The tribunal dismissed the constructive dismissal complaint because it was presented outside the statutory time limit and it found that it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been presented in time, applying section 111(2) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal reached the same conclusion on the pay in lieu of notice complaint, dismissing it as out of time under section 7 of the Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994.
The claim for unpaid accrued holiday pay was also dismissed as out of time. The tribunal found that it was reasonably practicable to present that complaint within the limitation period, applying regulation 30(2) of the Working Time Regulations 1994. No remedy award was made because all claims were dismissed on limitation grounds.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructive dismissal | Claim presented outside the statutory time limit; tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present it within time under section 111(2) Employment Rights Act 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Complaint in respect of pay in lieu of notice was presented outside the statutory time limit; tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present it within time under section 7 of the Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Holiday pay | Complaint in respect of unpaid accrued holiday pay was presented outside the statutory time limit; tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present it within time under regulation 30(2) of the Working Time Regulations 1994. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- s.111(2) Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.7 Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994
- regulation 30(2) Working Time Regulations 1994
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