Claimant v Breckland Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was received significantly out of time on 10 June 2024. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been presented in time and therefore dismissed the claim for being out of time.
The claim was received significantly out of time on 10 June 2024. The tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit and therefore dismissed the claim for being out of time.
Facts
Ms Rajta brought claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination against Breckland Council. The claim was filed on 10 June 2024 and was significantly out of the statutory time limits for both claims. The hearing was a preliminary hearing to determine whether the tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the claims.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims as being out of time. For unfair dismissal, the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have presented the claim in time. For race discrimination, the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
Practical note
Claimants must comply with strict time limits: unfair dismissal claims within 3 months less one day, and discrimination claims where the tribunal will only extend time if just and equitable to do so.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3305761/2024
- Decision date
- 28 March 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No