Claimant v London North Eastern Railway Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined it had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and dismissed it. This was determined at a preliminary hearing, most likely on the basis that the claim was presented outside the applicable time limits and the tribunal could not extend time.
Facts
Ms Hall brought a claim against London North Eastern Railway Ltd. The claim was heard at a preliminary hearing by CVP video link on 27 August 2025. Ms Hall appeared in person while the respondent was represented by Ms Burns, a solicitor. No detailed reasoning was provided in the written judgment as reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Decision
The Employment Tribunal determined it had no jurisdiction to hear Ms Hall's claim and dismissed it. The lack of jurisdiction was likely based on time limit issues, as this was decided at a preliminary hearing without proceeding to consider the merits of the claim.
Practical note
Employment tribunal claims must be brought within strict time limits, and failure to do so will result in dismissal for lack of jurisdiction unless time can be extended on a just and equitable basis.
Case details
- Case number
- 6008587/2024
- Decision date
- 27 August 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No