Claimant v Alliance Automotive UK LV Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have done so. The tribunal therefore had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and it was dismissed.
Facts
Mr Peters brought a claim for unfair dismissal against Alliance Automotive UK LV Limited. He appeared in person, supported by his son, while the respondent was represented by their HR Director. The hearing concerned whether the claim had been presented in time.
Decision
The tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim had not been presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have done so. As a result, the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and it was dismissed.
Practical note
Strict time limits apply to unfair dismissal claims and claimants must satisfy the tribunal it was not reasonably practicable to present the claim in time to benefit from any extension.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2400011/2025
- Decision date
- 10 November 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No