Claimant v ICARE24 Group Ltd

Tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds. Claim presented significantly out of time with inadequate explanation for delay. Claimant claimed mental health prevented earlier claim but evidence showed he was working and setting up companies. Cogency of evidence prejudiced by delay as allegations dated back to 2022.

Tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds. Length of delay (over 5 months) not justified by reasons given. Claimant provided no documentary evidence supporting claimed incapacity to bring claim earlier. Respondent prejudiced by requirement to recall detailed events from 2022 onwards.

Tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds. Claimant was aware of time limits throughout but failed to act. Judge found claimant's evidence about incapacity 'convenient' and unsupported. Balance of prejudice favoured respondent given age of allegations and lack of adequate particulars.

Tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds. Claims lacked sufficient detail and dated back to 2022. Tribunal found no good reason why claimant did not contact ACAS and bring claim in time. Allegations included overwork from February 2022 with insufficient particulars for respondent to properly defend.

At earlier preliminary hearing on 11-12 March 2025, Employment Judge Doherty determined claim was out of time and it was reasonably practicable for claim to have been brought within primary three month time limit under Employment Rights Act 1996.

At earlier preliminary hearing on 11-12 March 2025, Employment Judge Doherty determined claim under regulation 11 of Working Time Regulations 1998 was out of time and it was reasonably practicable for claim to have been brought within primary three month time limit.