Case 6017460/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Shiri v West Berkshire Council — 2025
- Case reference
- 6017460/2024
- Decision date
- 18 October 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shastri-Hurst Representation
- Venue
- Reading
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Shiri
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal considered only the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint at this hearing. The claimant's effective date of termination was 31 October 2023, early conciliation began on 1 November 2024, and the claim form was presented on 4 November 2024. The Tribunal found that the unfair dismissal complaint should have been presented by 30 January 2024.
The claimant relied on his understanding that he had to complete the internal grievance process, correspondence from the respondent's legal team, ill health, and lack of knowledge of Tribunal time limits. The Tribunal did not accept that these matters made it not reasonably practicable to present the claim in time, and also found that the claim was not presented within a reasonable further period. It therefore 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 constructive unfair dismissal claim for want of jurisdiction because it was presented outside the statutory time limit and time was not extended. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- section 111 Employment Rights Act 1996
- section 111(2)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable
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