Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim within that time limit. As a result, the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and it was dismissed.
Facts
Miss Gearing brought an unfair dismissal claim against Royal Mail Group Ltd. The case came before the tribunal at a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claim had been presented within the applicable time limit. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by a solicitor. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions on the time limit issue.
Decision
The tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have done so. As a result, the tribunal dismissed the claim on jurisdictional grounds without determining the merits.
Practical note
Claimants must ensure unfair dismissal claims are presented within three months less one day of the effective date of termination; failure to do so will result in dismissal unless it was not reasonably practicable to present in time.
Case details
- Case number
- 6018601/2024
- Decision date
- 5 January 2026
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No