Cases3308700/2024

Claimant v Fedex Express

28 July 2025Before Employment Judge HawksworthReadingremote video

Outcome

Partly successful

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The tribunal determined it did not have jurisdiction to consider this complaint. This was likely due to insufficient qualifying service or the claim being presented outside the statutory time limit. The complaint was dismissed.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesnot determined

This claim is continuing to a final hearing and was not determined at this preliminary hearing.

Discrimination Arising from Disability (s.15)(disability)not determined

This claim is continuing to a final hearing and was not determined at this preliminary hearing.

Facts

Mr Hamlyn was employed by Fedex Express and brought claims including unfair dismissal, unauthorised deduction from wages, and disability discrimination. The case proceeded to a preliminary hearing to determine jurisdictional issues. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.

Decision

The tribunal determined it did not have jurisdiction to hear the unfair dismissal complaint and dismissed it. The remaining complaints of unauthorised deduction from wages and disability discrimination were unaffected and will proceed to a final hearing.

Practical note

A preliminary hearing can result in partial dismissal of claims where jurisdictional issues such as time limits or qualifying service are not satisfied, while allowing other claims to proceed.

Case details

Case number
3308700/2024
Decision date
28 July 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
logistics
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No