Case 6002110/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs Joanne Underwood v Department for Work and Pensions — 2026
- Case reference
- 6002110/2025
- Decision date
- 2 June 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge G. King Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs Joanne Underwood
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMrs Joanne Underwood brought a claim against the Department for Work and Pensions alleging detriment arising from a protected disclosure (whistleblowing).
The Tribunal found that the claim was submitted outside the statutory time limit when it had been reasonably practicable to submit it within that limit. It therefore held that it had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and dismissed it.
No monetary remedy was recorded. Summary reasons were given orally at the hearing; the written judgment did not provide further findings or reasoning.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistleblowing | The protected disclosure (whistleblowing) detriment claim was dismissed because it was submitted outside the statutory time limit and the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to hear it. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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