Case 3303845/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr L Commey v Compass Group — 2021
- Case reference
- 3303845/2020
- Decision date
- 1 July 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Postle Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr L Commey
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr L Commey’s unfair dismissal claim under the Employment Rights Act 1996 was dismissed because the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have presented the claim within the three-month time limit. On that basis, the tribunal held it had no jurisdiction to hear the unfair dismissal complaint.
The claimant’s Equality Act 2010 claim for race discrimination was also dismissed on time-limit grounds. The tribunal found that the claim had been issued 170 days outside the three-month period and that no reasons had been advanced to justify extending time on the just and equitable principle.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present the claim within the three-month period, so the unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Race discrimination | The Equality Act race claim was issued 170 days outside the three-month time limit. The claimant advanced no reasons for the tribunal to exercise its discretion to extend time on the just and equitable basis. | Dismissed | Race | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- reasonably practicable test
- just and equitable principle
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