Case 3313446/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr P Patel v Royal Mail Group Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 3313446/2023
- Decision date
- 20 November 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cowen Appearances
- Venue
- Watford
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr P Patel
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought claims for unfair dismissal against Royal Mail Group (International Distribution Services). The matter was heard at Watford on 4 November 2025 before Employment Judge Cowen.
The Tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claims. It found that it had no jurisdiction to hear the claim because the claimant had less than two years of continuous service at the time of his dismissal.
Reasons were given orally at the hearing. The written judgment records that written reasons would only be provided if requested at the hearing or within 14 days of the written record being sent to the parties.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The Tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claims for lack of jurisdiction because the claimant had less than two years of continuous service at the time of dismissal. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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