Cases3301529/2024

Claimant v Sandeep Sahota

6 January 2025Before Employment Judge FindlayReadingremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The tribunal found it had no jurisdiction to consider the unfair dismissal complaint. The claimant did not attend the hearing to pursue her claim.

Direct Discriminationstruck out

The tribunal found it had no jurisdiction to consider the discrimination complaint. The claimant did not attend the hearing to pursue her claim.

Facts

Joanne Sherman brought claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination against Sandeep Sahota. The case was listed for a preliminary hearing by CVP on 6 January 2025. The claimant did not attend the hearing. The respondent appeared in person.

Decision

Employment Judge Findlay dismissed all claims on the basis that the tribunal had no jurisdiction to consider the complaints of unfair dismissal or discrimination. The entire claim was dismissed.

Practical note

A claim will be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction where claims are brought outside applicable time limits, particularly where the claimant fails to attend to explain the circumstances.

Case details

Case number
3301529/2024
Decision date
6 January 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No