Claimant v Care Support Scotland Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim was not presented within the applicable statutory time limit, and it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. The claim was therefore dismissed for being out of time.
Facts
Mr Hutchison, a former employee of Care Support Scotland Ltd, brought an unfair dismissal claim to the employment tribunal. The case proceeded to a preliminary hearing conducted remotely via video platform to determine whether the claim was presented within the applicable time limits.
Decision
The tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim was not presented within the statutory time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented it in time. Consequently, the tribunal dismissed the claim on jurisdictional grounds.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must ensure claims are filed within strict statutory time limits, as tribunals will not accept late claims if it was reasonably practicable to present them on time.
Case details
- Case number
- 8001085/2025
- Decision date
- 23 December 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No