Claimant v QVC UK
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, resulting in dismissal of the entire claim.
Facts
Aaron Boateng brought a claim against QVC UK. The respondent was represented by counsel Thomas Westwell, while the claimant represented himself. The matter proceeded to a preliminary hearing conducted remotely via CVP to determine whether the claim had been presented in time.
Decision
Employment Judge Elliott determined that the claim was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal exercised its discretion under the just and equitable test and declined to extend time, resulting in dismissal of the claim.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must ensure they understand and comply with strict time limits for bringing employment tribunal claims, as tribunals will not automatically extend time even where it would be just and equitable to do so.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2223996/2024
- Decision date
- 30 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- QVC UK
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No