Claimant v Weald Rise Primary School
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint on jurisdictional grounds, finding that the claim was presented outside the applicable statutory time limit. The tribunal concluded it did not have jurisdiction to consider the complaint.
Facts
Mr Cullen brought an unfair dismissal claim against his former employer, Weald Rise Primary School. The case proceeded to a preliminary hearing on jurisdiction conducted remotely via video. The claimant represented himself while the school was represented by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint on jurisdictional grounds, finding that it was presented outside the applicable statutory time limit. Employment Judge T Brown concluded the tribunal did not have jurisdiction to consider the claim.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must be aware of strict statutory time limits for bringing unfair dismissal claims, as tribunals have no jurisdiction to hear claims presented out of time unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6014623/2024
- Decision date
- 21 May 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No