Claimant v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claim to be presented within the time limit required by section 111 ERA 1996, and therefore dismissed the claim for lack of jurisdiction as it was presented out of time.
Facts
Mrs Jenkins brought claims including unfair dismissal and other unspecified claims (likely discrimination) against Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. This was a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claims were brought within the applicable time limits.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction, finding it was reasonably practicable for it to be presented in time. However, the tribunal exercised its discretion to allow the other claims to proceed, finding it just and equitable to extend time.
Practical note
The stricter 'reasonably practicable' test for unfair dismissal time limits is more difficult to satisfy than the 'just and equitable' test applicable to discrimination claims, which allows greater judicial discretion.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1600154/2025
- Decision date
- 11 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep