Claimant v Norse Commercial Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable to have done so. The tribunal therefore dismissed the claim for being out of time.
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal considered the just and equitable exception but declined to extend time, finding it was not just and equitable to do so.
Facts
Mr Keenan brought claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Norse Commercial Services Limited. Both claims were presented outside the applicable time limits. The claimant appeared in person supported by his wife, while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims on time limit grounds. For unfair dismissal, the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present the claim in time. For disability discrimination, the tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds.
Practical note
Claimants must be vigilant about strict time limits for bringing tribunal claims, as tribunals will dismiss even potentially meritorious claims if they are presented late and the relevant statutory tests for extension are not met.
Case details
- Case number
- 6017150/2024
- Decision date
- 15 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No