Case 6005505/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Hewitt v Newport City Council — 2025
- Case reference
- 6005505/2025
- Decision date
- 18 September 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge C Sharp
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Hewitt
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr J Hewitt brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Newport City Council. Employment Judge C Sharp, sitting alone at Cardiff by CVP on 18 September 2025, decided the claim as a limitation issue under s111 Employment Rights Act 1996.
The tribunal held that the unfair dismissal claim was presented outside the statutory time limit. It further found that it was reasonably practicable for Mr Hewitt to have brought the claim within time, and that the additional period taken to present the claim after expiry of the primary limit was not reasonable. On that basis, the claim was dismissed. No monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that the claim was presented outside the statutory time limit under s111 Employment Rights Act 1996. It also found it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been brought in time and that the further period taken to present it was not reasonable. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s111 Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable
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