Cases3303659/2024

Claimant v Kimberley Ashwin

15 January 2025Before Employment Judge LaidlerBury St Edmundsremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

The tribunal found it had no jurisdiction to consider the post termination allegations and dismissed them.

Otherstruck out

The claim was submitted out of time and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. All claims were dismissed.

Facts

Mrs Fullerton brought claims against Kimberley Ashwin as an individual respondent. The claims included post-termination allegations. The claimant appeared in person at a preliminary hearing heard remotely by CVP. The respondent was represented by counsel.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all claims on jurisdictional grounds. It found it had no jurisdiction to consider post-termination allegations and that the claim was submitted out of time, with no just and equitable basis to extend the time limit.

Practical note

Even where a claimant is unrepresented, tribunals will strictly enforce time limits and jurisdictional requirements, and an extension will not be granted unless it is just and equitable to do so.

Case details

Case number
3303659/2024
Decision date
15 January 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No