Claimant v DNV UK Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim was presented outside the applicable time limit. The tribunal determined it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time. The claim was therefore dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.
Facts
Mr Williams brought a claim of automatic unfair dismissal against his former employer DNV UK Services Limited. The claim was presented outside the applicable time limit. The respondent, represented by counsel, contested jurisdiction on time limit grounds. The claimant appeared in person.
Decision
Employment Judge Buzzard dismissed the claim at a preliminary hearing. The judge found the claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented it in time. The tribunal therefore had no jurisdiction to hear the claim.
Practical note
Automatic unfair dismissal claims must be presented within strict time limits, and claimants must demonstrate it was not reasonably practicable to present in time to obtain an extension.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2402729/2024
- Decision date
- 18 March 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No