Case 4122225/2018 · Employment Tribunal
Mr G Higgins v South Lanarkshire Council — 2019
- Case reference
- 4122225/2018
- Decision date
- 22 February 2019
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge M Whitcombe
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr G Higgins
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe preliminary hearing concerned an unfair dismissal claim brought by Mr G Higgins against South Lanarkshire Council.
The tribunal found that the claim had been presented outside the period specified in section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It also found that it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been presented within that period.
On that basis, the tribunal held that it had no jurisdiction to hear the unfair dismissal claim and dismissed it.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim because it was presented outside the time limit in section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, it had been reasonably practicable to present it within that period, and the tribunal therefore had no jurisdiction to hear it. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable
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