Claimant v Sulzer Pumps (UK) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined that the complaint of being subject to detriments on the ground of making a protected disclosure was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time, and therefore dismissed the claim.
Facts
Mr Wood brought a claim against Sulzer Pumps (UK) Limited alleging he was subjected to detriments on the ground of making protected disclosures (whistleblowing). The case proceeded to a preliminary hearing on time limits heard remotely via video. Mr Wood was unrepresented while the respondent was represented by counsel Ms H Gardiner.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim on the basis that it was presented outside the applicable time limit. The tribunal determined that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented his complaint within the time limit, and therefore the claim could not proceed.
Practical note
Strict time limits apply to whistleblowing detriment claims and tribunals will dismiss claims presented out of time where it was reasonably practicable to present in time, regardless of the merits.
Case details
- Case number
- 6007544/2024
- Decision date
- 29 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No