Mr J S Sembi v British Airways plc — 2026

Case reference: 6023444/2025
Decision date: 3 February 2026
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Spencer

Indexed: 18 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr J S Sembi

Respondent

British Airways plc

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The Tribunal found that the unfair dismissal complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit. It also found that it had been reasonably practicable for the claimant to present the claim in time, so the unfair dismissal claim was dismissed.

The claimant confirmed at the hearing that he did not complain of age discrimination by the respondent. That claim was dismissed on withdrawal.

Claims and outcomes

2 findings recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unfair dismissal	The complaint was dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable to present it in time.	Dismissed	—	—
Age discrimination	The claimant confirmed that he did not complain of age discrimination by the respondent; the claim was dismissed on withdrawal.	Withdrawn	Age	—

Official outcome judgment PDF

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