Cases1403379/2023

Claimant v Rose Care Group

27 June 2025Before Employment Judge VolkmerExeterremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim within the time limit. Therefore the claim was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.

Facts

Mrs Sabu brought an employment claim against Rose Care Group. The respondent applied to strike out the claim. A preliminary hearing was held by video on 27 June 2025 to determine jurisdictional issues. The claimant appeared in person with the assistance of a translator, while the respondent was represented by Peninsula.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the respondent's application for strike out but found that the claim was presented outside the applicable time limit. The tribunal determined it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time, and therefore dismissed the claim on jurisdictional grounds.

Practical note

Even where a strike-out application fails, a claim can still be dismissed if it is presented outside the statutory time limit and the claimant cannot satisfy the reasonable practicability test.

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
1403379/2023
Decision date
27 June 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No