Claimant v Boots Management Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit for bringing the claim.
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim within time.
Facts
Ms Oakley brought claims of disability discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal against Boots Management Services Limited. The case was heard at a preliminary hearing to consider whether the claims were presented in time. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims on the basis they were presented outside the applicable time limits. For the disability discrimination claim, the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time. For the constructive unfair dismissal claim, the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time.
Practical note
Strict time limits apply to employment tribunal claims and unrepresented claimants face significant risk of dismissal where claims are not filed promptly, particularly as different tests apply for extending time for discrimination versus unfair dismissal claims.
Case details
- Case number
- 2302603/2024
- Decision date
- 12 March 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No