Claimant v Bridon International Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim 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. The claim was therefore dismissed.
Facts
Mr Withington brought an unfair dismissal claim against Bridon International Limited. The respondent was represented by counsel while the claimant appeared in person. The case proceeded to a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claim was presented within the applicable time limit.
Decision
The tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim was not presented within the applicable time limit required by statute. The tribunal further found that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. The claim was therefore dismissed.
Practical note
Claimants must strictly observe time limits for unfair dismissal claims, and the 'reasonable practicability' exception is narrowly construed by tribunals.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6013981/2024
- Decision date
- 28 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No