Mr C Sarfo v Lidl Great Britain Limited — 2026

Mr Sarfo's unfair dismissal claim was struck out for want of jurisdiction because it was not presented within the limitation period in section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The Tribunal treated 18 July 2024 as the effective date of termination for limitation purposes: although the dismissal letter was dated 16 July 2024, Mr Sarfo's appeal of 18 July expressly referred to that letter, showing that he had received it by then. He commenced and concluded ACAS early conciliation and presented his ET1 on 24 October 2024.

The Tribunal considered whether it had been reasonably practicable to present the claim in time. Mr Sarfo referred to family issues, his belief until 30 September 2024 that his appeal remained in progress, and contacts with the respondent, Citizens Advice and ACAS. The Tribunal found that he had not explained why the claim was presented outside the statutory period and had not demonstrated that timely presentation was not reasonably practicable. It therefore held that it lacked jurisdiction to consider the unfair dismissal claim. No remedy was awarded.