Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the claim on the basis that it had no jurisdiction to consider it. This was determined at a preliminary hearing, indicating the claim likely fell outside the statutory time limits or there was another fundamental jurisdictional defect.
Facts
Mr Cumming brought an unfair dismissal claim against Royal Mail Group Limited. The matter proceeded to a preliminary hearing in Dundee on 19 June 2025 before Employment Judge P Smith. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by Ms E Grant, a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's unfair dismissal claim on jurisdictional grounds, finding it had no jurisdiction to consider the claim. The reasons were given orally at the hearing, with written reasons available only on request.
Practical note
A preliminary hearing resulted in dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, emphasizing the critical importance of ensuring claims are brought within statutory time limits and meet all jurisdictional requirements.
Case details
- Case number
- 8000223/2025
- Decision date
- 26 June 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No