Claimant v Secretary of State for Justice
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claim of unfair dismissal was not presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. As the claim was out of time and there were no grounds to extend time, it was dismissed.
Facts
The claimant, Debo Adeaga, brought a claim of unfair dismissal against the Secretary of State for Justice. The claim was presented outside the applicable time limit. The respondent, represented by counsel, argued that the claim should be dismissed as out of time. The claimant appeared in person at the preliminary hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Searley 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. The claim was therefore dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.
Practical note
Time limits for unfair dismissal claims are strictly enforced, and claimants must show it was not reasonably practicable to present the claim in time if seeking an extension.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6017968/2024
- Decision date
- 4 November 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- central government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No