Claimant v LHR Airports Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out because it was presented outside the statutory time limit. The tribunal found no grounds to extend time under the just and equitable or not reasonably practicable provisions.
Facts
Mr Mirza brought an unfair dismissal claim against LHR Airports Ltd (Heathrow Airport operator). The claimant represented himself. The respondent was represented by counsel. The claim was challenged as being presented outside the statutory time limits.
Decision
Employment Judge Dobbie struck out the unfair dismissal claim on the basis that it was presented out of time. The tribunal did not find grounds to extend the time limit.
Practical note
Strict time limits apply to unfair dismissal claims and unrepresented claimants must ensure claims are filed within the statutory deadline or risk strike-out.
Case details
- Case number
- 6008037/2024
- Decision date
- 17 September 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- LHR Airports Ltd
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No