Claimant v Zest Care Homes Limited
Outcome
Facts
The claimant was dismissed on 13 March 2024 and filed an employment tribunal claim on 26 August 2024, outside the normal three-month time limit. A preliminary hearing was held remotely to determine whether the tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the claim despite the late filing.
Decision
The tribunal found it was not reasonably practicable for the claimant to present her claim within the three-month deadline and that she filed within a reasonable period thereafter. The tribunal therefore has jurisdiction to hear the claim, which may proceed to a final hearing.
Practical note
A claimant who files outside the normal time limits may still proceed if they can demonstrate it was not reasonably practicable to file on time and they filed within a reasonable period after that obstacle was removed.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6009542/2024
- Decision date
- 7 January 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No