Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claim for unfair dismissal was brought out of time. The claimant did not file the claim within the statutory time limit. The tribunal dismissed the claim on jurisdictional grounds without determining the merits.
Facts
D Lock brought a claim for unfair dismissal against Openreach Limited. The claimant appeared in person at a preliminary hearing held in Exeter on 27 November 2025. The respondent was represented by Ms Jervis. The key issue before the tribunal was whether the claim had been brought within the statutory time limits.
Decision
Employment Judge Oldroyd found that the claim for unfair dismissal was brought out of time and dismissed it on jurisdictional grounds. The tribunal did not reach the merits of the unfair dismissal claim due to the time limit issue.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must be aware of and comply with strict time limits for bringing unfair dismissal claims, as tribunals have limited discretion to extend time and claims filed late will be dismissed regardless of merit.
Case details
- Case number
- 6007986/2025
- Decision date
- 27 November 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- telecoms
- Represented
- Yes
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No