Claimant v ENI International Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint of unfair dismissal fell outside the territorial jurisdiction of the Employment Tribunal. The claim was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds as the tribunal had no power to hear it.
The breach of contract claims were withdrawn by the claimant and dismissed upon withdrawal.
Facts
Y Jegonday brought claims of unfair dismissal and breach of contract against ENI International Limited. A two-day preliminary hearing was held to determine jurisdictional issues. Both parties were represented by counsel.
Decision
The Employment Tribunal found it had no territorial jurisdiction to hear the unfair dismissal complaint and dismissed it. The breach of contract claims were withdrawn by the claimant and dismissed upon withdrawal. The claimant's claims failed in their entirety.
Practical note
Employment tribunals lack jurisdiction to hear unfair dismissal claims where there is insufficient connection to Great Britain, even when the claim is otherwise valid.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2200021/2025
- Decision date
- 31 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- energy
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister