Claimant v The Talbot Pub
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim 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. The claim was therefore dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.
Facts
Mr Barnett brought a claim for unlawful deduction from wages against two pub employers, The Talbot Pub and Cronkinsons Farm Pub. Neither party attended the hearing on 23 June 2025. The tribunal proceeded in their absence under rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Rules 2024.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim on jurisdictional grounds, finding that the claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have done so. No awards were made.
Practical note
Claimants must ensure unlawful deduction from wages claims are presented within the strict time limits, as tribunals will dismiss out-of-time claims where it was reasonably practicable to comply with the deadline.
Case details
- Case number
- 1303958/2023
- Decision date
- 23 June 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- The Talbot Pub
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No