Claimant v Align Technology UK Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claim in time, therefore the claim was dismissed.
The complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, therefore the claim was dismissed.
Facts
Mr Johal brought claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination on grounds of religion/belief against his former employer Align Technology UK Limited. This was a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claims had been presented within the applicable time limits.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims as they were presented outside the applicable time limits. For unfair dismissal, it found it was reasonably practicable to have presented the claim in time. For the religion/belief discrimination claim, the tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must be aware of strict time limits for presenting employment tribunal claims, as tribunals will not automatically extend time even where claims appear to have merit on their substance.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1305977/2024
- Decision date
- 14 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No