Cases2406733/2024

Claimant v Humraaz Support Services

11 August 2025Before Employment Judge N BuzzardManchesterremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Whistleblowingstruck out

The claims of detriment for making protected disclosures were not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable for them to have been presented in time. The tribunal therefore has no jurisdiction to determine these claims.

Automatic Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claim of dismissal for making protected disclosures was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable for it to have been presented in time. The tribunal therefore has no jurisdiction to determine this claim.

Facts

Ms Namaji brought claims including whistleblowing detriment and automatic unfair dismissal for making protected disclosures against Humraaz Support Services. A preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the whistleblowing claims were presented in time. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by a solicitor.

Decision

The tribunal found that the whistleblowing claims were presented outside the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for them to have been presented in time. All whistleblowing claims were dismissed as being out of time and outside the tribunal's jurisdiction. The claimant's remaining non-whistleblowing claims are permitted to proceed.

Practical note

Strict time limits apply to whistleblowing claims and claimants must demonstrate it was not reasonably practicable to present claims in time to obtain an extension.

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
2406733/2024
Decision date
11 August 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No