Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined that the claim was submitted out of time in circumstances where it was reasonably practicable for the claim to be submitted in time. The tribunal therefore had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and dismissed it.
Facts
Ms Aduako brought a claim against OCS Group Ltd. The claim was submitted outside the statutory time limit. At a preliminary hearing, the tribunal considered whether it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been submitted in time. The claimant was represented by a friend, Ms Fosu, and the respondent was represented by counsel, Ms Jabir.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claim was submitted out of time in circumstances where it was reasonably practicable for the claim to be submitted in time. Consequently, the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the claim and dismissed it.
Practical note
A claimant must demonstrate that it was not reasonably practicable to submit their claim within the time limit, or the tribunal will have no jurisdiction to hear it.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1311322/2024
- Decision date
- 16 May 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- OCS Group Ltd
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep