Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
All complaints were presented out of time. The tribunal found it was either reasonably practicable for them to have been presented within the statutory time limit (as extended by ACAS early conciliation) or it was not just and equitable to extend time. The tribunal therefore had no jurisdiction to hear the claims.
Facts
Miss Jackson brought employment tribunal claims against Royal Mail Group Limited. The specific nature of the claims is not detailed in the judgment. The claims were presented out of time beyond the statutory 3-month limitation period as extended by ACAS early conciliation.
Decision
Employment Judge Lancaster dismissed the claim at a preliminary hearing held by video on 4 February 2025. The tribunal found it had no jurisdiction to hear the claims because they were presented out of time, and either it was reasonably practicable for them to have been presented in time or it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
Practical note
Claimants must ensure their claims are presented within strict time limits, and unrepresented claimants face particular difficulty persuading tribunals to extend time where claims are presented late.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6008555/2024
- Decision date
- 4 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No