Claimant v Carbon60 Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found it lacked territorial jurisdiction to consider the claim. The employment relationship did not have sufficient connection to Great Britain for the tribunal to have jurisdiction under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Facts
Mr Gupta brought a claim against Carbon60 Limited and Carbon60 AG. The case was heard at Bristol Employment Tribunal via video hearing. The claimant appeared in person while both respondents were represented by counsel, Mr R Lassey.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim on the preliminary issue of territorial jurisdiction. Employment Judge Ferguson determined that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction to consider the claim, finding insufficient territorial connection to Great Britain for the tribunal to exercise jurisdiction over the employment relationship.
Practical note
Employment tribunals can only hear claims where there is sufficient territorial connection to Great Britain, and jurisdictional challenges should be addressed at preliminary hearings before proceeding to full merits.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1401256/2024
- Decision date
- 7 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Carbon60 Limited
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No