Cases8001544/2024

Claimant v Ipsos MORI UK Ltd

22 January 2025Before Employment Judge J McCluskeyScotlandhybrid

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal determined it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have done so, resulting in dismissal of the claim.

Otherstruck out

The claim for failure to provide written statement of reasons for dismissal was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable to do so, resulting in dismissal.

Facts

The claimant brought claims of unfair dismissal and failure to provide written statement of reasons for dismissal against Ipsos MORI UK Ltd. The matter proceeded to a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claims were presented within the applicable time limits.

Decision

The tribunal found that both claims were not presented within the applicable time limit. Critically, the tribunal determined it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the claims in time. Both claims were therefore dismissed.

Practical note

Time limits in employment claims are strictly enforced; a claimant must demonstrate it was not reasonably practicable to present their claim in time to obtain an extension.

Case details

Case number
8001544/2024
Decision date
22 January 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No