Claimant v Outcomes First Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was presented outside of the primary time limit and it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been presented within the primary time limit. The tribunal did not have jurisdiction to hear the complaint due to lack of reasonable practicability for the delay.
The claims were presented outside of the primary time limit and the tribunal did not consider it just and equitable to extend time in the circumstances of the case. The tribunal therefore lacked jurisdiction to hear the race discrimination complaints.
Facts
Miss Hylton brought claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination against Outcomes First Group Ltd. Both claims were presented outside the primary time limit for bringing such claims. The hearing was a preliminary hearing to determine whether the tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the claims.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all claims on jurisdictional grounds. For unfair dismissal, the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been presented in time and refused to extend time. For race discrimination, the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time.
Practical note
Claimants must strictly observe time limits for bringing employment tribunal claims, as tribunals will not extend time unless specific legal tests are met, particularly where claimants are unrepresented and may be unaware of procedural requirements.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6019320/2024
- Decision date
- 10 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No