Claimant v Manchester City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time.
Facts
Ms Majeed brought a claim against Manchester City Council but failed to present it within the applicable time limit. A preliminary hearing was held to determine the time limit issue. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by counsel appearing remotely.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. Consequently, the claim was dismissed.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must be aware of strict time limits for bringing employment tribunal claims, as failure to comply will result in dismissal unless it was not reasonably practicable to present the claim in time.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6007015/2024
- Decision date
- 4 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Manchester City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No