Claimant v Evolve Facility Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was presented outside the applicable time limit. Although the tribunal accepted it was not reasonably practicable for the claimant to present the claim in time, the claim was not presented within a further reasonable period after that, resulting in dismissal for being out of time.
Facts
Ms Roberts brought a claim against Evolve Facility Services Limited but presented it outside the applicable time limit. The case came before Employment Judge Barker at Manchester Employment Tribunal on 22 July 2025 for a preliminary hearing on time limits. Ms Roberts represented herself while the respondent was represented by Mr Ocloo, a consultant.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claims were presented outside the applicable time limit. Although the tribunal accepted it was not reasonably practicable for the claimant to present the claim in time, the claim was not presented within a further reasonable period thereafter. The claim was therefore dismissed.
Practical note
Even where a tribunal accepts it was not reasonably practicable to present a claim in time, the claim must still be presented within a further reasonable period to proceed.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6006211/2025
- Decision date
- 22 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No