Claimant v British Petrol Oil UK Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
All complaints against Sanderson Recruitment Plc were dismissed on the basis that the Employment Tribunal has no jurisdiction to consider those complaints, likely due to time limit issues or the claimant's relationship with this respondent not falling within tribunal jurisdiction.
Complaints against British Petrol Oil UK Limited regarding events prior to 12 November 2023 were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction (time limits), but complaints relating to rejection from a 2024 recruitment exercise continue.
Complaints against Xcede Global Holdings Limited regarding events on or before 21 November 2023 were dismissed on the basis of estoppel, but complaints regarding events cited post 21 November 2023 continue to a full hearing.
Facts
Miss Pereira brought claims against three respondents: British Petrol Oil UK Limited, Sanderson Recruitment Plc, and Xcede Global Holdings Limited. The claims appear to relate to recruitment exercises and events occurring in 2023 and 2024. The tribunal held a preliminary hearing to determine jurisdictional issues regarding time limits and the tribunal's competence to hear certain complaints.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all claims against Sanderson Recruitment Plc for lack of jurisdiction. Claims against British Petrol prior to 12 November 2023 were dismissed as out of time, but claims relating to a 2024 recruitment rejection continue. Claims against Xcede on or before 21 November 2023 were dismissed on estoppel grounds, but post-21 November 2023 claims continue.
Practical note
Even where a claimant is unrepresented, tribunals will strictly apply jurisdictional time limits and estoppel principles, potentially barring significant portions of claims while allowing later events to proceed.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2218537/2024
- Decision date
- 4 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- energy
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No