Claimant v Commercial Trust Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time, therefore the complaint was dismissed.
The complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, therefore the complaint was dismissed.
Facts
Mrs Thanki brought claims for unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination against Commercial Trust Limited. She was unrepresented and supported by her husband at the hearing. The respondent's Chief Executive represented the company. The preliminary hearing was conducted by video to determine whether the claims were in time.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims as out of time. For the unfair dismissal claim, the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented her claim within the time limit. For the pregnancy/maternity discrimination claim, the tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend time. The entire claim was therefore dismissed.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants in pregnancy discrimination cases face particular challenges with time limits, and tribunals will not automatically extend time even for vulnerable claimants where the just and equitable test is not satisfied.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6004203/2025
- Decision date
- 16 December 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No