Claimant v T.S.S. (Total Security Services) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claim for unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996 was presented outside the statutory time limit. The claim was therefore dismissed as out of time.
Facts
The claimant A.V. Keitcha brought an unfair dismissal claim against T.S.S. (Total Security Services) Limited. The case was heard at a preliminary hearing in Watford on 28 February 2025 to determine whether the claim was in time. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by a solicitor.
Decision
Employment Judge de Silva KC dismissed the unfair dismissal claim on the basis that it was presented outside the statutory time limit required by the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear a claim that was out of time.
Practical note
Employment tribunals have strict time limits and claims for unfair dismissal must be presented within three months (less one day) of the effective date of termination, subject to ACAS early conciliation extensions.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3305028/2024
- Decision date
- 28 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No