Case 6002758/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Paul Gaines v Fine and Country Automotive — 2026
- Case reference
- 6002758/2025
- Decision date
- 20 March 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge R Wood Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Paul Gaines
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr Paul Gaines brought claims against Fine and Country Automotive for non-payment of notice pay and arrears of pay. The tribunal dismissed both claims because they were not presented within the applicable time limit.
The tribunal found that it had been reasonably practicable to present the claims within that time limit and that they had not been presented within a further reasonable period. The judgment recorded that this brought all claims to an end and made no monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | The claim for non-payment of notice pay was dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The claim for arrears of pay was dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- reasonably practicable to present within the applicable time limit
- presentation within a further reasonable period
Official outcome judgment PDF
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