Case 3303782/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Ms T Watkins v Royal Mail Group Limited — 2020
- Case reference
- 3303782/2020
- Decision date
- 17 November 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Daniels
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms T Watkins
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing before Employment Judge Daniels sitting alone, the claimant appeared in person and the respondent was represented by Ms Lewis, solicitor. The tribunal considered limitation issues for the claimant's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
The unfair dismissal claim was dismissed because it had been lodged out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to lodge the claim in time and/or that she did not submit it within a reasonable period thereafter.
The disability discrimination claim was also dismissed as out of time. The tribunal found that it would not be just and equitable to allow that claim to proceed. Summary reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim because it was lodged out of time, it was reasonably practicable to lodge it in time and/or it was not submitted within a reasonable period thereafter. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal dismissed the disability discrimination claim as out of time and found it would not be just and equitable to allow it to proceed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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