Claimant v Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was practicable for the claimant to have done so. The tribunal therefore dismissed the claim for being out of time.
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. The claim was therefore dismissed.
The disability-related harassment claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. The claim was therefore dismissed.
Facts
Mr Hall brought claims of unfair constructive dismissal and disability discrimination/harassment against his former employer Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd. The matter came before the tribunal as a preliminary hearing to determine time limit issues.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all claims as being out of time. For the unfair constructive dismissal claim, the tribunal found it was practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. For the disability discrimination and harassment claims, the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the strict approach tribunals can take to time limits, particularly where unrepresented claimants fail to show good reason why claims were not presented in time or why it would be just and equitable to extend time for discrimination claims.
Case details
- Case number
- 2501700/2024
- Decision date
- 30 May 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No