Claimant v Aberdeenshire Council
Outcome
Other
Facts
This was a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claim was time-barred. Mr Booth brought a claim against Aberdeenshire Council. The respondent challenged the tribunal's jurisdiction on the grounds that the claim was presented out of time. The hearing was conducted remotely by video.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claim was not time-barred and that it had jurisdiction to consider the claim. The judge gave reasons orally at the hearing. The case will proceed to a full merits hearing.
Practical note
The tribunal accepted the claimant's arguments on time limits and will proceed to hear the substantive claims against the local authority employer.
Case details
- Case number
- 8001189/2024
- Decision date
- 9 June 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor