Outcome
Individual claims
The unfair dismissal claim was struck out by the tribunal at this preliminary hearing. The judgment does not provide detailed reasons as they were given orally.
The tribunal found it just and equitable to extend the time limit for the pregnancy or maternity discrimination claim, bringing it within the tribunal's jurisdiction. The substantive merits have not yet been determined.
Facts
Miss Wood was employed by QIC Trims Ltd and brought claims of unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination. The claims were subject to a preliminary hearing to determine jurisdictional issues relating to time limits. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by Ms McLachlan.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim but extended the time limit for the pregnancy/maternity discrimination claim on a just and equitable basis, allowing that claim to proceed. The reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
Tribunals retain discretion to extend time limits for discrimination claims on a just and equitable basis, even where unfair dismissal claims arising from the same facts are struck out, recognising the different jurisdictional tests applicable to different claim types.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3300918/2025
- Decision date
- 16 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- QIC Trims Ltd
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No