Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim of unfair dismissal under sections 94-98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was struck out under Rule 38(1)(a) because the Tribunal determined it does not have jurisdiction to consider that claim.
Facts
Mr Sankowski brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Royal Mail Group Ltd. The matter came before the tribunal at a public preliminary hearing conducted remotely by video. A translator was present to assist the claimant. Both parties were represented by solicitors.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claimant's unfair dismissal claim under Rule 38(1)(a) on the basis that the tribunal does not have jurisdiction to consider the claim. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Practical note
A claim of unfair dismissal can be struck out at a preliminary hearing if the tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear it, regardless of representation or merits.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3303970/2024
- Decision date
- 10 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor