Claim dismissed

Bank employee v Lloyds Bank Plc

A bank employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed as out of time, even though the tribunal accepted her severe mental health made it not reasonably practicable to claim within the first three months.

Agency worker supplied to NHS Trust v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

An agency worker who withdrew her employment tribunal claims and then tried to revoke the withdrawal has had her case dismissed. The tribunal ruled the withdrawal was valid and could not be undone.

Qualified social worker (over 20 years' experience) v Devon County Council

An experienced social worker's race discrimination and constructive dismissal claims against Devon County Council were dismissed because she presented her claim too late, and the tribunal refused to extend time.

Former employee v Landmark Space Ltd

A former employee who withdrew her unfair dismissal claim against Landmark Space Ltd could not revive it, even after applying for reconsideration. The tribunal confirmed it has no power to set aside a withdrawal.

Former employee and one-third shareholder v Yellowcoat Holdings Limited

A former employee and shareholder sought extensive disclosure of communications between his employer and an external investigator. The tribunal refused, finding the request was not necessary for fair disposal.

Former employee v Marks and Spencer PLC

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims against Marks and Spencer were struck out after she failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not actively pursue her claim.

Housekeeping Assistant (2 years' service) v Athlone House Limited

A housekeeping assistant's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because UK sanctions on the company's owner made it illegal to pay her. The tribunal said the claim had no reasonable prospect of success.

Former employee v Kings College London Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Kings College London was struck out because they did not have the required two years' service. Their discrimination claims were dismissed after a hearing.

Former employee v Mammoet UK Limited

A former employee's claims for constructive unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and age discrimination have been struck out after repeated failures to comply with tribunal orders and participate in hearings.

Former employee v Munro Leisure Investments Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims have been struck out after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not comply with tribunal orders to provide evidence.

Senior Contracts Attorney v Calabrio UK Limited

A senior contracts attorney lost her bid for interim relief after the tribunal found her redundancy was decided before she made protected disclosures about sanctions risks. The claim was dismissed.

Former employee v Amey Services Limited

A former employee who sent threatening emails to colleagues and called a witness a liar outside the tribunal room had his unfair dismissal claim struck out. The tribunal said a fair trial was no longer possible.

Former employee (funeral director, 31 years' service) v Estate of D B Roberts t/a Gwyn Jones Funeral Directors

An employment tribunal has ruled that a funeral director with 31 years' service was not a disabled person under the Equality Act, dismissing his disability discrimination claims.

Former employee v SFF Realisations 2022 Limited (formerly Sheringhams Fine Foods Ltd) (in creditors voluntary liquidation)

An employment tribunal dismissed a former employee's unfair dismissal claim after he failed to attend the final hearing for the third time and had not engaged with the claim for over a year.

Former employee (housing officer) v Equans Regeneration Limited

A former housing officer's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were struck out after she repeatedly failed to serve a witness statement, despite extensions and warnings. She was also ordered to pay £3,870 in costs.

Branch Care Manager (18 months' service) v MIDSHIRES CARE LTD T/A HELPING HANDS HOME CARE

A Branch Care Manager's claim for direct race discrimination and victimisation was dismissed because she presented it 28 days late. The tribunal refused to extend time, finding no just and equitable reason.

Consultant Clinical Scientist Head of Service (23 years' service) v Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust

A consultant clinical scientist with 23 years' service resigned after a 'retire and return' scheme reduced her role. The tribunal struck out her breach of contract and age discrimination claims, but allowed her unfair dismissal claim to proceed.

Former employee v CSH Surrey

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against the CEO of CSH Surrey was struck out after she failed to particularise any specific allegations against him. The tribunal found the claim had no reasonable prospects of success.

Former employee v The Restaurant Group PLC

A former employee who failed to attend hearings and ignored tribunal orders had his unfair dismissal claim struck out. The tribunal also noted he had less than two years' service, which normally bars such claims.

Hairdresser (9 years' service) v Langley & Brading Ltd

A hairdresser's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she presented it too late, despite her premature baby and autism. The tribunal found no reasonable prospects of showing it was not reasonably practicable to claim earlier.

Former HGV driver v George Walker Transport Manchester Limited

A former HGV driver's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim was dismissed after he continued using abusive language, breaching an unless order. His application to set aside the order was refused.

Head of Trade and Data (over 5 years' service) and Head of Finance (over 7 years' service) v Hallett Retain Services Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)

Two former employees who brought claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy had their cases thrown out after failing to attend the final hearing or provide any evidence.

Site Manager (8 months' service) v Petrogas Group UK Limited

A site manager who was dismissed after just eight months had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for lack of qualifying service. His race discrimination claims were allowed to proceed but subject to a £100 deposit order.

Restaurant server (9 months' service) v London XXI Limited t/a ME London

A restaurant server with less than two years' service had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after he failed to attend hearings or comply with tribunal orders. The tribunal also dismissed his race discrimination claim due to unreasonable conduct.

Former employee v Senol & Senol Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of continuity of employment, and his race discrimination claim was thrown out as out of time. Other claims were struck out for failing to actively pursue them.

Former employee v Park Holidays UK Limited

A former employee's claims of automatic constructive unfair dismissal and sexual orientation harassment were struck out after he presented his claim nine months late, despite having initially filed on time but without an ACAS certificate.

Former employee v London & Quadrant Housing Trust

The tribunal struck out all remaining claims brought by a former employee against London & Quadrant Housing Trust after she failed to provide required details, despite having dyslexia.

Former child actor v The Walt Disney Company Limited

An 11-year-old's unfair dismissal claim against Disney was struck out because it was filed over 10 months after the deadline. The tribunal said it was not just and equitable to extend time.

Media Sales Operator (10 years' service) v Discovery Communications Europe Limited

A Media Sales Operator with 10 years' service had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after repeatedly failing to comply with tribunal directions. The tribunal awarded costs against him.

Former employee v University of Bradford

A former employee of the University of Bradford had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he had less than two years' service. His harassment and disability discrimination claims were also struck out for procedural failures.

Former employee v Navaratna South Indian Restaurant Ltd.

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Navaratna South Indian Restaurant Ltd. was struck out after she failed to attend a hearing and did not comply with case management orders. No compensation was awarded.

Project Engineer (1 year 9 months' service) v Armour Home Electronics Limited

A tribunal struck out a project engineer's unfair dismissal, sexual orientation discrimination, and wrongful dismissal claims after he was sacked for sending a confidential email to colleagues. His sex discrimination claim survived but required a £200 deposit.

Former employee v Dunton Environmental Limited

A former employee who claimed disability discrimination based on ADHD had her claim dismissed after the tribunal found she had not proven she had the condition on the balance of probabilities.

Former employee v North East Autism Society

Two former employees of North East Autism Society who refused the Covid-19 vaccine had their unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after failing to attend a preliminary hearing and comply with tribunal orders.

Former employee v Selfridges Retail Ltd

A tribunal struck out a deaf former employee's disability discrimination claim after she failed to comply with directions and attempted to add new claims that went beyond her original ET1.

Former employee v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Sainsbury’s was struck out after she failed to attend the final hearing and did not provide a witness statement as ordered. The tribunal refused her application for reconsideration.

Former employee v Environment Agency

A former employee's unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and whistleblowing claims were thrown out after he presented them almost six years after his employment ended. The tribunal also ordered him to pay £400 in costs.

Former employee v Nuffield Health

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Nuffield Health was struck out after he failed to actively pursue it for eight months, despite being given extra support due to his autism.

Former employee v A&A Enterprises London Ltd

A former employee who signed a settlement agreement and later brought new claims had her case struck out as an abuse of process. The tribunal found she had mental capacity when signing.

Chartered Surveyor (self-employed consultant) v Clements Agency Limited

A chartered surveyor who worked for Clements Agency Limited for nearly 30 years on a self-employed basis had his claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination struck out. The tribunal found he had no reasonable prospect of proving he was an employee.

Former employee v Qioptiq Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Qioptiq Limited was dismissed after he submitted it nearly two months late and failed to provide medical evidence for the delay despite multiple opportunities.

Senior nurse (3 years' service) v Barchester Healthcare Ltd

A tribunal struck out a senior nurse's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims because she filed them more than four years after the deadline, despite knowing the time limits.

Taxi driver (2 years 9 months' service) v Uber Britannia Limited

A taxi driver who waited over six months to bring his claim after Uber deactivated his account has had his case thrown out by the Nottingham tribunal for being well outside the three-month time limit.

Property Operations Manager (self-employed) v Holborn Assets Insurance Brokers LLC

A property operations manager who worked from home for a Dubai-based firm was found by the tribunal to be self-employed, not an employee or worker, meaning his claims could not proceed.

Former employee v Serco Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were struck out after they failed to attend hearings, comply with case management orders, or contact the tribunal for over six months.

Former employee (10 days' service) v MacBeattie Recruitment Ltd t/as ROC Recruitment

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's race discrimination claim after she filed it two weeks past the extended deadline, finding no credible reason for the delay and describing the claim's merits as weak.

Former employee v The A&S Leisure Group Ltd (t/a Napoleon’s Casino Bradford)

A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination after she admitted inappropriate touching, failed to attend hearings, and ignored tribunal communications.

Former employee v Cinzia Morris and Ian Morris

A former employee's race and religion discrimination claims were struck out after she failed to provide a properly constructed amendment despite a tribunal order. Her solicitor's last-minute postponement request was refused.

Senior Lecturer v Teesside University

A tribunal struck out a Senior Lecturer's unfair dismissal and race discrimination claim after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not comply with orders to explain his absence. His application to reconsider was refused.

Bureau operator (19 years' service) v Thales DIS UK Limited

A bureau operator with 19 years' service had his claims for breach of contract and discrimination thrown out because they were lodged over four years after his dismissal.

Former employee v Keepmoat Homes Ltd

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claims for unfair dismissal, breach of contract and unlawful deductions because they were presented one day late, and it was reasonably practicable to file on time despite dyslexia and Covid-19.

CASS CF10 & Senior Risk Manager (12 days' service) v Global Prime Partners Ltd

A senior risk manager who worked for Global Prime Partners Ltd for just 12 days had her unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims thrown out after the tribunal ruled she was not an employee and her discrimination claim was over three years late.

Former employee v Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd.

An employment tribunal struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal claim after she failed to comply with any part of a case management order, leading to cancellation of the full hearing.

Software engineer (India-based) v Alten Limited

An Indian-based software engineer who worked for an Indian subsidiary of Alten Limited has had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed because the UK tribunal lacked territorial jurisdiction.

Lunchtime supervisor (20 years' service) v Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust

A lunchtime supervisor with 20 years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal but filed her claim 117 days late. The tribunal dismissed the claim for lack of jurisdiction and struck out discrimination claims as having no reasonable prospect of success.

Former employee v Beaver-Visitec International Limited

A former employee's harassment and victimisation claims against her employer were deemed in time if there was conduct over a period, but time was extended for a harassment claim against the individual manager.

Former employee v C A Leith (Opticians) Limited

A former optician employee's disability discrimination claims were dismissed because they were filed too late. The tribunal refused to extend the time limit, finding it was not just and equitable to do so.

Passenger Assistant (3 years 6 months' service) v Elizabeth Abbots T/A Ladybirds Travel

A tribunal found a passenger assistant with sciatica was not disabled at the time of her dismissal, because her symptoms had not lasted 12 months and there was no evidence they would. The disability discrimination claim was dismissed.

Former employee v Conwy County Borough Council

An employment tribunal refused to strike out Conwy County Borough Council's response despite persistent delays in providing a List of Issues and disclosure, finding a fair trial was still possible.

Driver v Conexim Solutions Ltd

An employment tribunal struck out a driver's unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims after he failed to attend a case management hearing and did not comply with orders to provide details of his case.

NHS employee v Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

An NHS employee who tried to amend her claim three years after presenting it, adding new disability discrimination and whistleblowing allegations, has been refused by the tribunal due to the balance of hardship favouring the trust.

Playgroup employee v The Committee of Pevensey and Westham Playgroup

A playgroup employee's constructive dismissal claim was struck out after she failed to respond to a strike-out warning, ending a case that had already been delayed by a police investigation.

Global IT Finance Planning and Analysis Manager (5 years' service) v Walgreens Boots Alliance Services Limited

A tribunal dismissed a manager's race and sex discrimination claims because they were presented too late, finding that separate promotion decisions were not part of a continuing act and that it was not just and equitable to extend time.

Former employee v First Greater Western Ltd

A tribunal found that a former employee had conducted litigation unreasonably but refused to strike out her claim, allowing it to proceed to a final hearing despite delays and disputes over the list of issues.

Sales commission agent (employment status disputed) v S & H Wholesale & Distribution t/a Max Distribution Ent Ltd

A sales commission agent who brought claims against five different employers had most of his case struck out because the claims were out of time and he failed to provide required details. The tribunal also found he lacked the two years' service needed for an unfair dismissal claim.

Former employee (less than 2 years' service) v Baxi Heating UK Ltd

A former employee with less than two years' service had her unfair dismissal complaint struck out by the tribunal. Other discrimination claims remain pending.

Nurse (3 years 3 months' service) v Quality Care Management Ltd

A nurse who was dismissed for gross misconduct in 2021 waited over two years to bring her claim. The tribunal refused to extend time, striking out both her unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims.

Former employee v Independent Office for Police Conduct

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against the Independent Office for Police Conduct was thrown out at a preliminary hearing because she had not worked there long enough to qualify for protection.

Sterile Cleaning Supervisor (former employee) v Mitie Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited, Draefern Ltd t/as GI Group

A former sterile cleaning supervisor had her disability discrimination claim against an employment agency struck out after she could not identify any discriminatory act by the agency.

Job applicant (employment status disputed) v General Mills UK Limited

An employment tribunal struck out a claim after the claimant accused the respondent of orchestrating her eviction, finding the allegations scandalous and vexatious.

Pastry chef (zero-hours contract) v Damask Catering Limited

A pastry chef on a zero-hours contract claimed she was verbally dismissed during a 10-minute meeting, but the tribunal found no dismissal took place and struck out her claims.

Former employee v Highams Park Academy Trust

A former employee's claims of constructive dismissal and discrimination were struck out after she failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not provide a witness statement as directed.

Former employees v Disclosure and Barring Service

A tribunal struck out all claims brought by four former employees of the Disclosure and Barring Service, finding their conduct of the litigation was so unreasonable that a fair hearing was no longer possible.

Nursing Assistant (18 years' service) v University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A tribunal struck out an unfair dismissal claim by a nursing assistant with 18 years' service after she failed to comply with orders, including providing a witness statement. No compensation was awarded.

Former employee v Works Manager Guarantee Laundries Ltd

A former employee who sent abusive emails to the tribunal and swore at the employment judge has had his discrimination claims struck out for unreasonable conduct.

Former employee v Freespee Limited

The tribunal dismissed a former employee's application for specific disclosure of documents, ruling that a foreign qualified in-house lawyer had capacity to give legal advice and that the dominant purpose of the communications was legal advice.

Road sweeper (19 years' service) v Veolia ES (UK) Limited

A tribunal struck out a road sweeper's unfair dismissal claim because his lay representative deleted a WhatsApp message and failed to disclose other relevant documents, making a fair trial impossible.

Former employee (Lead Country Accountant, 4 years' service) v Venator Materials UK Ltd

A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal, race discrimination and whistleblowing detriment have been struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend hearings.

Former employee v HFD Limited

A former employee who submitted an unfair dismissal claim and then cut all contact has had his case struck out and been ordered to pay £723.80 in costs.

Former employee v Italian Catering Concept Ltd

A former employee's constructive unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after neither he nor his former employer, now in liquidation, attended the final hearing or provided any evidence.

Social worker (12 years' service) v Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

A social worker with 12 years' service had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed after she failed to comply with a deposit order and an unless order. Her application to set aside the dismissal was refused.

Sales consultant / casual worker v ABM Aviation UK Limited

A sales consultant who refused to participate in the final hearing and repeatedly failed to comply with case management orders had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out. Costs orders totalling £5,548 were made against him.

Data Protection Officer (9 months' service) v The Veterinary Defence Society Limited

A Data Protection Officer who alleged he was dismissed for making protected disclosures saw his claim struck out after failing to comply with tribunal orders. His interim relief application was dismissed for not meeting the high threshold of a 'pretty good chance' of success.

Former employee (technician) v Gi Group Recruitment Ltd

A tribunal struck out a former technician's race and religion discrimination claims as out of time and without reasonable prospects. A deposit order was made for a constructive unfair dismissal claim.

Voting and Engagement Analyst (6 months' service) v Federated Hermes Limited

A fixed-term employee who knew the deadline but delayed because he was unhappy with his draft claim form had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims thrown out by the tribunal.

Bus driver (7 weeks' service) v Abellio London Limited

A bus driver with only 7 weeks' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after using his mobile phone while driving. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims.

Former employee v British Telecommunications plc

A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims because they were presented five months late, and refused to extend time even after the employee submitted additional medical evidence.

Food Technology Teacher (4 months' service) v Cavendish Learning Limited

A tribunal struck out Cavendish Learning Limited's response after repeated failures to comply with case management orders, leaving the claimant's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims undefended.

Former employee v Portobello House Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were struck out after the tribunal found they were presented too late, even though she had started early conciliation.

Process and Technical Manager (11 years' service) v Slicker Recycling Limited

A tribunal dismissed a claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination after the claimant presented his case one day late and failed to attend hearings or provide any explanation for the delay.

Former employee v Circle Wood Ltd

A tribunal struck out a former employee's claim that she was discriminated against because of her caring responsibilities for her disabled mother, ruling that section 15 of the Equality Act does not cover discrimination by association.

Academic Manager (overseas, Qatar) v BAE Systems plc

An Academic Manager working in Qatar for a BAE Systems subsidiary failed to establish that her employment had a sufficiently close connection to Great Britain. The tribunal struck out her claims of unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and whistleblowing.

Seasonal groundsman (14 months' service) v Lickhill Manor Ltd t/a Lincomb Lock Caravan Park

A seasonal groundsman who was dismissed while signed off sick lost his disability discrimination and unfair dismissal claims after the tribunal found he was not genuinely unable to work due to his disability but was instead pursuing his own private businesses.

Clinical director lead veterinary surgeon v Medivet Group Limited

A veterinary surgeon who claimed disability discrimination over her dismissal lost her case because her employer did not know and could not reasonably have known she was disabled due to hypothyroidism.

Former employee v Extreme Networks

A former employee of Extreme Networks had all claims struck out after failing to meet the two-year service requirement for unfair dismissal and not complying with tribunal orders.

Former employee (patient transport/administrative role) v Medicare EMS Group UK Limited

A former employee who brought claims for unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination had her case struck out after failing to comply with orders and not attending the hearing.

Former employee (7 years' service) v Equans Services Limited

A former employee with 7 years' service saw his constructive dismissal and age discrimination claims survive a strike-out application, but his disability discrimination claims were dismissed after the tribunal found he was not disabled under the Equality Act.

Former employee v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after she failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not contact the tribunal. The claim was also presented well out of time.

Traffic Order/Project Engineer (11 years' service) v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

An engineer with 11 years' service resigned by email but the council's IT system quarantined it; the disciplinary hearing went ahead and she was dismissed. The tribunal struck out her discrimination and victimisation claims.

Former employee v Collect Investments Limited

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim after the employee withdrew it, having less than two years' continuous service. The correct employer was identified as Collect Investments Limited, not Selected Property Limited.

Contract worker (via employment business) v Express Medicals Ltd

A contract worker's claim of disability discrimination against an employment business and a medical assessment company was struck out after the tribunal found he had not pleaded that either was his employer or principal under the Equality Act.

Teaching assistant v Hospital and Home Education

A teaching assistant who resigned in September 2021 waited over 11 months to start ACAS early conciliation. The tribunal refused to extend time, dismissing her disability discrimination claim as out of time.

Former employee v Greene King Retail Services Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend the preliminary hearing. She was also ordered to pay £1,000 in costs.

Physiotherapist (12 years' service) v Leonard Cheshire Disability

A physiotherapist with 12 years' service who was dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine without a medical exemption has failed to prove his anxiety amounted to a disability under equality law.

Beauty Consultant (zero-hours contract) v E’Quipe Japan Limited

A Chinese beauty consultant who claimed she was dismissed because of her race after an argument with Arabic customers has had her claim struck out. The tribunal found no link between her treatment and her race.

Former employee v Panther Warehousing Ltd

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Panther Warehousing Ltd was dismissed after she failed to provide evidence of her diabetes and did not attend the hearing.

Former employee v Change Grow Live

A former employee's unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination claims have been struck out after being brought too late, with the tribunal also citing unreasonable conduct. The respondent was awarded £5,000 in costs.

Former employee v Whitbread Group Plc

A tribunal has dismissed a former employee's claims of constructive unfair dismissal, unpaid wages and race discrimination against Whitbread Group Plc because they were brought too late.

Former employee v St John's Nursing Home Limited

A former employee's race and sex discrimination claims were struck out after she and her representative failed to attend a preliminary hearing without explanation. A later bid to reinstate the case was refused.

Former employee v Worker Bee UK Ltd

A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims against Worker Bee UK Ltd after she failed to comply with multiple orders and did not actively pursue her case, making a fair hearing impossible.

Former employee v Department for Education

A former employee who filed eight separate claims against the Department for Education and others has had all claims struck out after the tribunal found his conduct scandalous, unreasonable and vexatious.

Former ambulance service employee v South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

A former ambulance service employee had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims struck out after lodging them over three weeks late. She was ordered to pay £4,305.48 in costs.

Community Engagement Officer (agency worker) v Umbrella-Company Limited

An agency worker who claimed she was dismissed for whistleblowing had her interim relief application refused because she could not show a 'pretty good chance' of proving she was an employee of the respondent.

Biomedical support worker (5 years' service) v Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust

A tribunal dismissed a biomedical support worker's disability discrimination claims against former colleagues after he failed to attend a public preliminary hearing, despite having previously withdrawn his unfair dismissal claim.

Supermarket Assistant (3 years' service) v John Lewis plc

A supermarket assistant who was dismissed after nearly two and a half years of sickness absence had his unfair dismissal claim rejected because he presented it too late and failed to attend the preliminary hearing.

Sterile specialist (5/6 weeks' service) v Norton Healthcare Ltd t/a Teva Runcorn

A tribunal struck out a sterile specialist's race and age discrimination claims after she admitted posting selfies showing confidential information on social media. The claims had no reasonable prospect of success.

Former employee v Warburtons Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were struck out after he failed to particularize them despite multiple hearings and warnings. The tribunal found no reasonable prospect of success and unreasonable conduct.

Personal assistant (10 months' service) v Martin F George

A personal assistant who resigned and worked her full notice period had her constructive wrongful dismissal claim struck out for having no reasonable prospect of success.

Senior Sales Consultant (2 years' service) v Ninety Watches and Jewellery Limited

A tribunal dismissed a former sales consultant's race and religion discrimination claims because they were presented more than six months after her dismissal, and it was not just and equitable to extend time.

Firefighter (3 years' service) v London Fire Commissioner

A firefighter who waited over a year to bring unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims after his misconduct dismissal had his case struck out by the tribunal as out of time.

Former employee (IT professional, £55k salary) v JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A London Branch

A tribunal struck out a former JP Morgan employee's discrimination claim after he inserted a poem into disclosed documents and sent the tampered version to the tribunal. Most allegations were also dismissed as out of time.

Former employee v Mitie FM Ltd

A tribunal struck out one part of a former employee's race discrimination claim because the alleged discriminatory act was carried out by a third party, but allowed other allegations to proceed.

Former employee (3 years' service) v Sage UK Ltd

A former employee's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination were dismissed after the tribunal refused to extend the time limits, finding the claims were presented too late.

Former employee v Financial Ombudsman Service Limited

A former complainant who claimed to be an employee of the Financial Ombudsman Service had all his claims struck out after failing to attend a preliminary hearing and providing no evidence of an employment relationship.

Parts Sales Manager (14 years' service) v Chassis Cab Ltd

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from a Parts Sales Manager with 14 years' service because he presented it over four months late, ruling it was reasonably practicable for him to have done so in time.

Former employee v Norpol Recycling Limited

A former employee who worked for Norpol Recycling Limited for less than two years had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he did not meet the qualifying period. The tribunal also found his disability discrimination claim was out of time.

Multiskilled operative (11 months' service) v Coastline Housing Ltd

A multiskilled operative who resigned and claimed constructive unfair dismissal for whistleblowing had his claims thrown out because he did not present them in time. The tribunal also rejected his disability discrimination claim for lack of medical evidence.

Former employee (Project Manager, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Pensions) v Surrey County Council

A tribunal has struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal claim after he deliberately misled the tribunal about a medical appointment and failed to comply with case management orders.

Home Care Assistant (5 years' service) v Anchor Hanover Group

A tribunal struck out a home care assistant's race discrimination claim after she failed to pay a £1,200 deposit ordered because her allegations had little prospect of success. The case highlights the risks of bringing claims based on immigration status rather than race.

Logistics Administrator (8 years' service) v Sample Logistics Ltd

An employment tribunal has dismissed a logistics administrator's constructive dismissal and discrimination claims, ruling that his connection to the UK was insufficient to establish territorial jurisdiction.

Trainee bus driver (9 days' service) v Warrington Borough Transport Limited

A trainee bus driver who presented his race discrimination claim one day late has had his case dismissed, with the tribunal refusing to extend time due to a lack of medical evidence explaining the delay.

Warehouse operative v Great Bear Distribution Ltd

A warehouse operative who claimed disability discrimination due to PTSD, abdominal pain and a necrotic hip has had her case dismissed after the tribunal found she was not disabled at the material time.

Former employee v WAC Arts

A former employee's attempt to add a sex discrimination claim based on how her safety concerns were handled compared to a colleague's was refused by the tribunal as out of time and lacking merit.

Former employee v East Lindsey ITeC Ltd trading as First College

A tribunal struck out an unfair dismissal claim because the employee had less than two years' service and failed to comply with orders or pursue the case for over two years.

Former employee v Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Two former employees of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust had their unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after repeatedly failing to provide details of their case, despite multiple extensions and a warning.

Former employee v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

A former employee's unfair dismissal and most disability discrimination claims were struck out after he presented his claim two days late, due to a misunderstanding of the time limit.

IT support technician (3 years 6 months' service) v Birmingham City University

An employment tribunal struck out the entire claim of an IT support technician who called counsel 'a retard' and discussed evidence on Twitter during the hearing, ruling his conduct made a fair trial impossible.

Learning Manager (12 years' service) v Delta Acadamies Trust

A learning manager with 12 years' service had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims thrown out by a tribunal because she presented them nearly a month late, despite being aware of the time limit.

Deputy Manager (6 years' service) v Cambian Asperger Syndrome Services Ltd

A deputy manager who refused the Covid-19 vaccine on religious and philosophical grounds was fairly dismissed when his employer had a legal duty to require vaccination. The tribunal ordered him to pay a deposit to continue his claims.

Former employee v Aspinalls Club Limited t/a Crown London Aspinalls

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims against Aspinalls Club were struck out after repeated failures to provide required documents and respond to tribunal orders.

Army Reservist v Ministry of Defence

An Employment Tribunal has dismissed age discrimination, whistleblowing and unlawful deduction claims brought by a serving Army Reservist, ruling that the law excludes armed forces members from bringing such claims.

Former employee v Tesco Stores Ltd

A former employee's claim for constructive dismissal and disability discrimination was struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide particulars of her allegations.

Warehouse operative (6 years' service) v Tempur UK Ltd

A warehouse operative who resigned after refusing to comply with face-covering and testing rules had his indirect discrimination and constructive dismissal claims struck out after failing to pay a deposit order.

Library volunteer (9 years' service) v Fallowfield Library & Community Resource Centre

A long-serving library volunteer who brought unfair dismissal and discrimination claims was unable to proceed because the tribunal found she was not an employee or worker. All claims were dismissed.

Contract worker (social worker) v ICON Clinical Research Limited

A contract social worker's claim that they were automatically unfairly dismissed for making protected disclosures has been struck out by the tribunal, which found it had no reasonable prospect of success.

Agency worker (NHS trust placement) v MerseyCare NHS Foundation Trust

An agency worker who spent nearly three years at an NHS trust was unable to bring an unfair dismissal claim because the tribunal found no implied employment contract existed. The claim was dismissed.

Maths teacher (15 years' service) v Ernest Bevin College and London Borough of Wandsworth

A tribunal struck out a maths teacher's unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims after he filed 18 days late and failed to pay a £500 deposit for the weak discrimination claim.

Former employee v North Rutland Health Partnership

A former employee who withdrew claims against two respondents at a case management hearing failed to have the dismissal judgment reconsidered. The tribunal also dismissed her unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction but allowed disability discrimination claims to proceed out of time.

Hotel manager (4 years' service) v Delfino Logic Limited

A tribunal dismissed a hotel manager's claims for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and unpaid wages because they were presented over a month late. The judge found that his ADHD did not prevent him from bringing the claim on time.

Deputy Team Manager (social worker, 8 years' service) v East London NHS Foundation Trust

A social worker who resigned claiming constructive dismissal had all her claims struck out after presenting them two weeks late. The tribunal refused amendments and found no reasonable excuse for the delay.

Overseas Detainee Custody Officer (9 years' service) v Mitie Care and Custody Limited

An overseas detainee custody officer who was dismissed after four years of sickness absence had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims rejected because he presented them too late, despite the tribunal accepting he had a good reason for the initial delay.

Former employee v Euroselect

A former employee's pregnancy discrimination and unfair dismissal claim was thrown out because she lodged her claim without an Acas early conciliation certificate. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction.

Former employee v Currys Group Ltd

An unfair dismissal claim against Currys Group Ltd has been struck out after the former employee failed to comply with case management orders, did not contact the tribunal or employer for over four months, and did not attend the hearing.

Former employee v ATL Fulfilment Limited

A former employee's claims for constructive dismissal, disability discrimination and protected disclosure detriment were struck out after she failed to comply with an Unless Order requiring further details of her complaints.

Former employee v Société Air France

A former employee's claims for associative race discrimination, constructive unfair dismissal, age discrimination and victimisation were struck out or made subject to a deposit order after the tribunal found they had no reasonable prospects of success.

Radio Presenter (3 years 9 months' service) v British Broadcasting Corporation

A BBC radio presenter who resigned after a colleague's 'leprechaun' tweet saw all his claims thrown out because he filed his tribunal claim too late, despite receiving incorrect legal advice.

Agency healthcare assistant (agency worker) v Secretary of State for Justice

An agency healthcare assistant's claims against the Secretary of State for Justice were dismissed after the tribunal found it had no jurisdiction over her unfair dismissal claim and her discrimination claims were presented two days late.

Mobile field support driver (10 months' service) v Vorboss Limited

A tribunal ordered a mobile field support driver to pay a £20 deposit for each of her eight sex and race discrimination allegations, finding they had little reasonable prospect of success.

Customer Service Advisor (2 months' service) v Ascensos Limited

A tribunal ruled that a customer service advisor who worked for only two months was not disabled under the Equality Act, dismissing her disability discrimination claims against Ascensos Limited.

Former employee v Teleperformance Ltd

A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former Teleperformance Ltd employee because they were presented too late and the claimant did not attend the final hearing or provide any explanation for the delay.

Care worker (2 years' service) v GP Homecare Ltd t/a Radis Community Care

A care worker who resigned in September 2021 but did not bring her claim until May 2022 had her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims thrown out by the Birmingham tribunal as out of time.

Former employee (7 years' service) v Monster Energy Europe Ltd

A former employee's constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were dismissed because they were presented 5 days late, with no medical evidence covering the relevant period.

Former employee (34 years' service) v Ministry of Defence

A former Ministry of Defence employee with 34 years' service had his second unfair dismissal claim struck out for being substantially the same as a 2015 claim he withdrew, and for paying a deposit late.

Former employee v Dr French Memorial Home Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Dr French Memorial Home Limited was struck out after she failed to attend a hearing and ignored tribunal orders, even after being given a second chance.

Social worker (9 years' service) v Ealing Council

A social worker who resigned after a supervision session had her constructive unfair dismissal claim thrown out because she waited too long to bring it. Other discrimination claims were allowed to proceed.

Former employee v Mulberry Homes Property Developments Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was allowed to proceed after the tribunal ruled that his claim form was correctly presented on 20 April 2022, even though it was initially returned for lacking a postcode and resubmitted one day after the deadline.

Former employee v Al-Khair Foundation

A former employee brought claims for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and more against Al-Khair Foundation, but all were dismissed as presented too late.

Former employee v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs

A former HMRC employee who did not attend his final hearing after three postponement requests were refused has had all his claims dismissed by the Newcastle Employment Tribunal.

HR Advisor/Co-Ordinator (6 years' service) v Felixstowe Dock & Railway Company

A tribunal has dismissed an HR advisor's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims because he presented them 12 days late, ruling it was reasonably practicable to have filed on time.

Former employee v Reckitt

A former employee's claim of constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination against Reckitt was dismissed because she presented her claim over five months after her employment ended, missing the time limit by two days.

Parking Services Manager (6 years' service) v Crawley Borough Council

A Parking Services Manager with anxiety and depression was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010, the tribunal ruled, striking out his discrimination claims.

Production Operative (3 years 10 months' service) v Kettle Foods Limited

A production operative who was dismissed after over a year of sickness absence has had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims struck out. The tribunal found she was not disabled and her dismissal was fair.

Former employee v West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

A former employee who failed to attend his final hearing and repeatedly ignored tribunal orders has had all his claims dismissed. The tribunal found no realistic prospect of progressing the case.

Former care home bank worker v Willow Tower Opco1 Ltd

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from a care home bank worker who refused the COVID-19 vaccine citing veganism, ruling she lacked continuity of service and her belief was not a protected characteristic.

Former employee v Avensis Support Limited

A former employee's whistleblowing unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and emailed the tribunal saying he had a new job and did not want to lose it by being a whistleblower.

Bar staff (3 years' service) v Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim from a bar worker with three years' service because she brought it too late, despite her depression and alcohol misuse.

Former employee (Pension Section, then Disabled Children's Department) v Hampshire County Council

A former employee who signed a COT3 settlement for £7,000 later tried to set it aside, alleging misrepresentation about redeployment rights. The tribunal struck out all claims as an abuse of process.

Locum physiotherapist (agency worker) v Hywel Dda University Local Health Board

A locum physiotherapist who claimed he was unfairly dismissed had his case thrown out after the tribunal found he was a worker, not an employee, and failed to comply with court orders.

Specialty anaesthetist doctor v Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Local Health Board

A specialty anaesthetist doctor had his race discrimination and victimisation claims dismissed after the tribunal found he missed the time limits and it was not just and equitable to extend time.

Former Grade 7 nurse (cardiovascular health and rehabilitation) v University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A former Grade 7 nurse failed to prove constructive unfair dismissal after his role was removed in a restructure. The tribunal struck out his claim and refused to add a disability discrimination claim.

Former employee v Barts Health NHS Trust

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claim was struck out after he failed to comply with orders, respond to correspondence, or attend the hearing. The tribunal found his delay was intentional and disrespectful.

Band 6 mental health crisis team worker (3 years' service) v Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

A mental health worker's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were dismissed as out of time after he waited for union assistance before presenting his claim. The tribunal found he could have acted sooner.

Former apprentice electrician v Power Up Manchester Limited

A former apprentice electrician had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and ignored tribunal orders. The employer was awarded £760 in preparation costs.

Electrician's mate (4 days' service) v Clearfield Recruitment Ltd

A tribunal dismissed claims of race and disability discrimination brought by an electrician's mate who worked for only four days, after the claimant withdrew most allegations.

Interim contractor (Project Accountant) v The Home Office

An interim contractor who worked for the Home Office for six months had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he lacked two years' qualifying service. He was also ordered to pay £1,500 in costs after withdrawing his remaining claims on the first day of the final hearing.

Former employee v Atalian Servest Security Ltd

A former employee's claims for race discrimination and unlawful deduction of wages were dismissed because they were brought too late. The tribunal also refused a reconsideration application.

Former employee v Just Ask Estate Services Ltd

A tribunal struck out claims for automatic unfair dismissal and race discrimination after the claimant failed to comply with orders and made no contact for over a year.

Former employee v Whitbread Group Plc

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Whitbread Group Plc was struck out after he failed to attend the final hearing and comply with case management orders, but the tribunal later granted reconsideration and restored the claim.

Former employee v T4 Trust

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he presented his claim 15 days after the three-month time limit expired. The tribunal rejected his argument that he relied on advice from his union representative.

Cleaner (two sites, 11 hours per week) v KGB Cleaning & Support Services Ltd

A cleaner who was made redundant after her employer lost two cleaning contracts had her unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims struck out because she presented them to the tribunal more than three months after her dismissal.

Doctor (NHS trainee) v Health Education England

An NHS trainee doctor who flew to India for his mother's surgery after a tribunal refused to postpone a 35-day hearing had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for unreasonable conduct.

Fleet and Security Manager (4 years' service) v Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

A Fleet and Security Manager who worked for the British High Commission in Fiji lost his unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal ruled it had no territorial jurisdiction to hear the case.

Business analyst (4-5 years' service) v Barclays PLC and others

A business analyst who resigned from Barclays in April 2021 but did not bring his claim until August 2022 had his case dismissed as out of time. The tribunal found his mental health condition did not prevent him from acting sooner.

Former employee v GXO Logistics Drinks Ltd

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against GXO Logistics Drinks Ltd was struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide details of his claim. His unfair dismissal claim was also dismissed for lack of jurisdiction due to insufficient service.

Former employee v Mr Anthony Goodrich and Openmart Ltd

A former employee's race and age discrimination claims were automatically dismissed after she failed to comply with an Unless Order, and her remaining claims were struck out for non-compliance and lack of active pursuit.

Science teacher v Enrich Learning Trust

A science teacher who filed her tribunal claim 73 days late has had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have claimed on time.

Former employee v Octo Members Group Ltd

A former employee who lost his sense of taste and smell after a brain injury failed to prove he was disabled, as the tribunal found his symptoms were not likely to last 12 months. His disability discrimination claim was dismissed.

Community Hub Director (11 years' service) v Santander UK PLC

A Community Hub Director with 11 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after allegedly faking a stolen card. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims as having no reasonable prospects of success.

Former employee (driver) v Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd

A former driver's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were struck out after the tribunal found they had no reasonable prospects of success and were submitted late.

Former employee (bus driver) v Arriva The Shires Limited

A former bus driver's claims for constructive dismissal and race discrimination were struck out after he presented his claim five months late and failed to attend the final hearing.

Finance Officer (23 years' service) v The Governing Body of Kingsbury High School

A tribunal struck out claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and victimisation brought by a finance officer with 23 years' service who was dismissed after 32 months' sick leave following a cancer diagnosis.

Former employee v Malvern Tyres (Wholesale) Limited

A former employee who brought an unfair dismissal claim with less than two years' service had the claim struck out after failing to comply with tribunal orders or respond to warnings.

Former employee (65 years old at dismissal) v Tarmac Trading Ltd

A tribunal threw out unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims brought 83 days late, finding the claimant had no reasonable excuse for the delay despite having access to ACAS and online resources.

Former employee v London Underground Limited

A former employee who brought claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination against London Underground Limited has had all his claims struck out after failing to attend two preliminary hearings and not responding to tribunal orders.

Former employee (supplied via agency) v The Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs

A former agency worker who waited over three years to bring an unfair dismissal and race discrimination claim had his case struck out as having no reasonable prospects of success. He was also ordered to pay £4,203 in costs.

Former employee v Stanhay Webb Ltd

A former employee's claim against Stanhay Webb Ltd was struck out because the claim form was incomprehensible and the claimant failed to clarify it, even after being given a chance.

Former employee v Seqirus UK Ltd

A tribunal struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and disability discrimination claims after he failed to respond to case management orders and a strike-out warning.

Bar person and keyholder (4 years' service) v Ravensworth Golf Club

A bar person who believed the time limit for an unfair dismissal claim ran from her appeal outcome rather than her dismissal date had her claim dismissed as out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have presented the claim on time.

Former employee (prisoner work placement) v Bernard Matthews Foods Limited

A former prisoner working at Bernard Matthews had his unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and sex discrimination claims struck out because of short service, late presentation and lack of evidence.

Postman (16 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd

A postman with 16 years' service who took undelivered mail home on Christmas Eve had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after the tribunal found his conduct during proceedings was scandalous, unreasonable, and vexatious.

Waking Night Support worker (16 months' service) v BS Project Services Limited t/a BS Social Care

A tribunal confirmed it had no power to hear a waking night support worker's claim for damages after a service user threw a fire extinguisher at him, because the claim was for personal injury – which falls outside the employment tribunal's jurisdiction.

Former employee v St Edward Homes Limited

A former employee's claim for protected disclosure detriment was struck out after the tribunal found the alleged acts were covered by judicial proceedings immunity and the claim was an abuse of process. A costs order of £20,000 was made.

Former employee v Reach Active Limited

A former employee who remained employed could not pursue unfair dismissal, and his attempt to add a whistleblowing detriment claim was refused as a new cause of action outside the time limit. However, his race discrimination claim was allowed to proceed.

Former employee v Nakanojo UK Ltd

A former employee's claims for unpaid wages and race discrimination were struck out after she presented them eight months late, believing the time limit was two years as in Italy.

Former employee (bus driver) v London General Transport Services Ltd (t/a Go Ahead London)

A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former bus driver because they were brought well after the legal time limits, with no explanation for the delay.

Former employee v Out and Out Original Limited

A former employee who attended a final hearing by phone, left twice, and refused to return had his unlawful deduction claim struck out for unreasonable conduct.

Former employee v Richard Frost

A former employee who withdrew an earlier claim and then brought the same complaints again has had her case struck out. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction to hear the identical allegations.

Former employee v Amazon UK Services Limited

A former Amazon employee who wrongly assumed the three-month time limit for an unfair dismissal claim ran from his appeal outcome has had his claim thrown out by a tribunal.

Former employee v Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd

An employment tribunal struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims after they failed to comply with a deposit order and an order for further particulars. The decision was upheld on reconsideration.

Café Manager (5 weeks' service) v Ms Jean Fox T/A Café 24

A café manager with fibromyalgia saw her disability discrimination claim struck out after her employer entered bankruptcy and she failed to get court permission to continue proceedings.

Warehouse Partner (4 weeks' service) v John Lewis plc

A warehouse partner who was sacked after just four weeks for using a false name and lying about previous employment had his unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims struck out by the Reading Employment Tribunal.

Contact Officer (6 years' service) v The Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

A police contact officer who waited for his internal appeal to finish before bringing an unfair dismissal claim was out of time. The tribunal dismissed the claim, but allowed his discrimination complaints to proceed.

Former employee v EDF Energy Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide a disability impact statement, and did not attend any hearings.

Former employee v ABM Facility Services UK Limited

A former employee withdrew claims of sex, race and religion or belief discrimination against ABM Facility Services UK Limited, and had her complaint about holiday pay, sick pay and unpaid wages struck out for failing to comply with a tribunal order.

Prison Custody Officer (2 years 10 months' service) v Serco Limited

A prison custody officer's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she submitted her ET1 without an ACAS early conciliation certificate, and the defect could not be cured by later providing one.

Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor (10 years' service) v Derbyshire County Council

A teaching assistant who was dismissed on ill-health grounds had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims struck out after presenting them 415 days late. The tribunal found no explanation for the delay and no jurisdiction to hear the case.

Director (full-time working director) v The REC Horsham Limited

An employment tribunal dismissed a director's constructive dismissal claim after finding he was complicit in the company's failure to pay tax and National Insurance and abuse of the furlough scheme.

Surveyor (probationary period) v Mersey Eco Grants Ltd

A surveyor who was dismissed by phone just before his probation ended had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed because he presented his claim six days late and failed to comply with tribunal orders.

Former employee v Shaw Trust Ltd

A former employee of Shaw Trust had his unfair dismissal and redundancy claims struck out because he had less than two years' service. His race and sex discrimination claims were partially struck out and partially subject to a £5 deposit order.

Former employee v Westminster City Council

A former employee’s attempt to add an equal pay complaint to her existing claim was refused by the tribunal, which found the new claim was out of time and would cause greater hardship to Westminster City Council than to her.

Former employee v West London NHS Trust

A former employee of West London NHS Trust had his claims of unfair dismissal, unlawful deduction from wages, and race discrimination dismissed because he filed them too late.

Operations Team Leader (2 years' service) v The Bennie Group Limited

A tribunal extended time for an employee who missed the claim deadline by one day after ACAS gave misleading advice about the deadline. The claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were allowed to proceed.

Help to claim advisor (3 years' service) v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice Bureau

A help to claim advisor who was made redundant after a TUPE transfer had her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims thrown out because she contacted ACAS four months after her dismissal, well beyond the three-month time limit.

Teacher (former) v National Education Union

A former teacher's sex discrimination claim against the National Education Union was struck out after she filed it two and a half years after the alleged 'please be nice' email. The tribunal found no continuing act of discrimination.

Service controller (5 years' service) v Altegra Integrated Solutions Limited

A service controller's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination were struck out after she failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not comply with tribunal orders.

Former employee v Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust was struck out because she presented it too late. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have filed in time.

Former employee v Asda Stores Limited

A former employee who failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend a preliminary hearing has been ordered to pay £3,120 in costs after his claim was automatically struck out.

Warehouse operative (6 years' service) v Alexir Co Packers Limited

A warehouse operative's sexual harassment claim was dismissed because she filed her claim too late, and her unfair dismissal claim was struck out as she never actually resigned.

Former employee v Coventry University

A former employee of Coventry University was refused permission to add race and age discrimination claims to his unfair dismissal case, after applying to amend his claim over a year after the original deadline.

Former employee v Wellington for Langley Hall

A former employee's claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were struck out after the tribunal found they were presented over a year after her employment ended, and she failed to attend the hearing.

Senior Sector Analyst (2 years' service) v ING Bank N.V.

A Senior Sector Analyst who worked in Moscow for an ING subsidiary could not bring his constructive dismissal claim against the Dutch parent company in the UK. The tribunal ruled it had no territorial jurisdiction.

Former employee v National Utilities Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders, including providing a witness statement and further information.

Process Technician (15 years' service) v Thames Water Utilities Limited

A tribunal has ruled that a Thames Water process technician with 15 years' service was not disabled under the Equality Act, dismissing his disability discrimination claims. The decision turned on whether his stress, anxiety and depression had a long-term substantial effect.

Former employee v Dimensions UK Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Dimensions UK Ltd was struck out after he failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend the hearing. The tribunal found his non-compliance was intentional and disrespectful.

Quality Assurance Expert (approx. 2 years 8 months' service) v CMR Surgical Limited

A Quality Assurance Expert who resigned claiming constructive dismissal had her entire claim thrown out because she waited over three months to begin Early Conciliation. The tribunal found no excuse for the delay.

Former employee v Hydrosphere UK Ltd

A former employee's claims of age and race discrimination against Hydrosphere UK Ltd were dismissed as out of time, and his unfair dismissal claim was struck out for lack of service.

Online teacher (7.5 hours per week) v Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

An online teacher who withdrew her disability discrimination claim on the second day of the hearing avoided a costs order, even though the tribunal found her conduct unreasonable.

Ground operations lead (5 years' service) v British Airways PLC

A ground operations lead's claims for unfair dismissal and race discrimination against British Airways were struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with case management orders and did not attend the preliminary hearing.

Customer service advisor (10 days' service) v ADP Call Centres Ltd

A customer service advisor who was dismissed after just 10 days had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for lack of qualifying service, and his discrimination claims dismissed as having no reasonable prospect of success.

Former employee v Chris Hayter Haulage Limited

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after the former employee admitted he knew the time limits but delayed because he hoped for a settlement. The claim was presented 32 days late.

Carpet fitter v Rema Tip Top Industry UK Ltd

A tribunal ordered a former carpet fitter to pay £12,950 in costs after he pursued disability discrimination and unfair dismissal claims that were out of time and based on untruthful evidence. His former solicitors were also ordered to pay £1,600 in wasted costs.

Former employee v Kapetil (High Peak) Ltd T/A Toni & Guy Macclesfield

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims have been struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with case management orders and did not attend the strike-out hearing.

Former employee (4 years' service) v Three Rivers District Council

A former employee of Three Rivers District Council was refused permission to add pregnancy discrimination claims to her existing race and constructive dismissal case, as the application came over two years after the time limit expired.

Former employee v Greenwich Leisure Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after she did not attend the final hearing. The tribunal refused a last-minute postponement because the medical evidence did not show she was unfit to attend the hearing.

Chef (2 years' service) v Bills Restaurants Limited

A chef who was dismissed for gross misconduct after an allergen incident saw his unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and unlawful deduction claims dismissed because they were presented to the tribunal one day after the statutory deadline.

Former employee v Manor Restaurants (UK) Limited

A former employee's claim for unpaid wages and discrimination was struck out after he presented it late and failed to attend the preliminary hearing. No damages were awarded.

Project Controls Manager (5 years' service) v Ministry of Defence

A US national employed for five years by the Ministry of Defence was dismissed when the department realised her contract was void under Civil Service Nationality Rules. The tribunal struck out all claims as having no reasonable prospect of success.

Former employee (HR department) v South East Coast Ambulance Service

A tribunal dismissed claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination after the former employee waited over eight months to bring her case, despite being told by her union that the deadline had passed.

Former employee v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

The tribunal struck out race and disability discrimination claims because they were presented late, and the claimant failed to attend the hearing or provide reasons for the delay.

Former employee v Creations Hairdressers & Barbering Studio Ltd.

A former employee who did not attend hearings or respond to a strike-out warning had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claim struck out. The tribunal also ordered him to pay £3,488.40 in costs.

Former employee (Spare Passenger Vehicle Driver) v Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited

A former passenger vehicle driver lost his unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and unlawful deduction claims after the tribunal found they were brought too late and he failed to attend the preliminary hearing.

Former employee v Vision on Services GB Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing, despite being warned that non-attendance could lead to strike-out. No compensation was awarded.

Quality assurance engineer (12 years' service) v Bridgehead Software Ltd

A quality assurance engineer with 12 years' service lost his unfair dismissal claim because he filed it one day late, and the tribunal refused to extend time despite his autism spectrum diagnosis.

Former employee (short service) v Phew Limited

A former employee who missed the three-month deadline to bring unfair dismissal and discrimination claims by four months had her case struck out, despite severe depression and an overdose.

Street cleaner (40+ years' service) v Continental Landscape Ltd

A street cleaner who was pressured to resign on his 66th birthday had his constructive dismissal claim dismissed because he filed it almost a year late. The tribunal said it had no jurisdiction to hear the case.

Former employee v Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd

An employment tribunal dismissed all claims after finding they were settled by a COT3 agreement, and refused reconsideration. The claimant was ordered to pay £1,750 + VAT in costs.

Former employee v Rohit Vikal

A former employee's unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims were dismissed after she failed to attend two hearings, including a telephone hearing where neither party showed up.

Hygiene Operative (train cleaning contract) v Atalian Servest Limited

A hygiene operative who waited over five months to bring an unfair dismissal claim had his case thrown out as the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have filed on time.

Retail assistant (15 years' service) v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd

A 15-year retail assistant had her entire claim struck out after failing to respond to a strike-out warning and not complying with case management orders. The tribunal had already dismissed her race discrimination claims and refused to add a whistleblowing complaint.

Communications Officer (9 years' service) v The Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis

A tribunal struck out a communications officer's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims because she filed her claim one day after the three-month deadline, despite having previous tribunal experience.

Former employee v British Airways Plc

A former employee's claim against British Airways survives a strike-out bid after a 7-day delay in providing dates for events, with the tribunal ruling that striking out would be disproportionate.

Care home worker v Burlington Care (Yorkshire) Limited

An employment tribunal struck out unfair dismissal and discrimination claims brought by 127 care home workers against the government and the Care Quality Commission over the mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy.

Former employee (12 hours/week, less than 2 years' service) v Khlaxon Ltd

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's indirect sex discrimination claim after she lost telephone connection during a preliminary hearing. Her unfair dismissal claim had already been struck out for lack of two years' service.

Senior Account Executive (1 year's service) v AvePoint UK, Ltd

A Senior Account Executive's discrimination and whistleblowing claims were thrown out because he did not obtain an ACAS Early Conciliation certificate and the claimed exemption did not apply.

Broadcast journalist (BBC World Service, Arabic Radio team) v British Broadcasting Corporation

A BBC World Service journalist who claimed disability discrimination and victimisation had her case dismissed after she failed to attend the final hearing. The tribunal refused her applications for postponement and later refused reconsideration.

Former employee (disputed status) v Thomas Roofing (NW) Ltd

A former employee who forged a contract of employment and swapped a blank SD card for evidence has had her unfair dismissal claim struck out for abuse of process.

Former employee (less than 3 months' service) v Chorley Borough Council and South Ribble Borough Council

A former employee who waited over two years to bring claims for constructive dismissal and discrimination saw his case thrown out by an employment tribunal for being out of time.

Student Nurse / Aspirant Nurse v Guys and St Thomas’s NHS Trust

A student nurse who waited over eight months to bring claims of unfair dismissal and sexual harassment against Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust has had all his claims dismissed as out of time.

Trainee Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner v Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

A former trainee assistant psychological wellbeing practitioner had her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after repeatedly failing to comply with case management orders and not responding to a strike-out warning.

Former employee (long service, dismissed for gross misconduct) v Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

A tribunal struck out claims of unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and detriment for protected disclosures after the claimant failed to pay a £300 deposit order. The unlawful deductions claim was also struck out as having no reasonable prospect of success.

Service Technician (3 years' service) v First Subsea Limited

A service technician who presented an unfair dismissal claim without an early conciliation certificate, claiming an exemption for interim relief that was never applied for, had his claim rejected by the tribunal for lack of jurisdiction.

Medical Laboratory Assistant (22 years' service) v University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

A Medical Laboratory Assistant with 22 years' service had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed by an employment tribunal because they were presented about four months after the legal deadline, despite his serious health issues.

Former employee v Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she had not worked for the required two-year qualifying period. The tribunal also warned that her discrimination claims would be struck out unless she complied with orders.

PR and Community Manager v Arjuna Seth Shoes Limited

An employment tribunal struck out a former PR and community manager's claims of sexual harassment and victimisation after she failed to pursue them for over two and a half years, following the respondent's liquidation.

Solicitor v Just Family Law Ltd

A solicitor who claimed he was dismissed for raising a GDPR concern had his protected disclosure claim struck out. The tribunal also found he lacked the two years' service needed for ordinary unfair dismissal.

Former employee v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims against Govia Thameslink Railway were struck out after he repeatedly refused to proceed without a prior criminal investigation by MI5 or the Serious Fraud Office.

Street cleaner (TUPE transferred in 2013) v Ringway Hounslow Highways Limited

A street cleaner who alleged an eight-year campaign of age discrimination and harassment by his employer had his claims struck out for having no reasonable prospects of success.

Former employee v Sodexo Limited

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Sodexo Limited was struck out after she repeatedly failed to provide ordered medical information. The tribunal found no reasonable excuse for the non-compliance.

Social rights activist and community educator v Greater London Authority

A social rights activist who volunteered on an advisory group and a commission for the Greater London Authority was found not to be an employee or worker, so his unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims could not proceed.

Former employee v London Underground Limited

A former London Underground employee who was dismissed for having a second full-time job without consent had all his claims struck out. The tribunal found his unfair dismissal claim could not proceed due to lack of service, and his discrimination claim was brought too late.

Former employee v Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd

A former employee who did not dial in to a preliminary telephone hearing had his claims of constructive unfair dismissal, age discrimination and unpaid wages thrown out. His late application for reconsideration was also refused.

Former employee (18 days' service) v Countryside Properties PLC

A former employee who worked for only 18 days had her discrimination and whistleblowing claim struck out after failing to attend hearings or comply with tribunal orders. Her application for reconsideration was refused.

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages v New College Leicester

A teacher who brought claims for unfair dismissal, disability and race discrimination, and failure to deal with a flexible working request had all her claims dismissed because they were presented to the tribunal too late.

Former chief ethics and compliance officer (CECO) at an Afghan university v American University of Afghanistan

An employment tribunal has ruled it has no jurisdiction to hear claims of unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and race discrimination brought by a former chief ethics officer of the American University of Afghanistan, as the connection to Great Britain was insufficient.

Former employee (telephony service worker) v Capita Customer Management Ltd

A former Capita employee had her unfair dismissal claim struck out after she refused to engage with documents during cross-examination, making a fair hearing impossible.

Carpentry apprentice v New City College

A carpentry apprentice who alleged discrimination by New City College had his claims struck out because the tribunal had no jurisdiction over a further education college.

Former employee (housing officer) v Thurrock Council

A housing officer who claimed disability discrimination after being dismissed while signed off with stress and anxiety has lost her case. The tribunal found her reactions were normal responses to adverse life events, not a mental impairment.

Kitchen Assistant/Relief Cook (16 years' service) v Thames Reach Charity

A kitchen assistant with 16 years' service had her disability discrimination claim struck out after failing to comply with a deposit order. The tribunal found no reasonable excuse for non-payment.

Former employee v NSL Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against NSL Limited was dismissed after neither he nor his former employer attended the final hearing. The tribunal concluded there was no good reason for his absence.

Former employee (probationary period) v Manning Gottlieb OMD

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim because the employee had not worked for two years, and struck out a race discrimination claim that had no supporting facts.

Temporary worker (6-month assignment) v Barclays PLC

A temporary worker who was dismissed after two months with Barclays had his race discrimination claim struck out because he presented it over nine months late. The tribunal found no just and equitable reason to extend time.

Former employee v Genting International Limited

A former employee who tried to add a race discrimination claim nearly two years after presenting her original claim had her application refused. The tribunal also struck out her unfair dismissal claim because she was still employed.

Former employee v Freight Transport Association Limited (t/a Logistics UK)

A tribunal struck out claims for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages and race discrimination after the claimant failed to attend a preliminary hearing and his claims were presented out of time.

Former employee (previous owner of the company) v Nortim Precision Engineering Limited

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and age discrimination because they were brought too late, despite his ill health and furlough.

Former employee v Deloitte LLP

A former employee's constructive unfair dismissal claim against Deloitte LLP was struck out because he had less than two years' service. His attempt to argue automatic unfair dismissal under health and safety grounds came too late.

Former employee v Halsey Masonic Hall, Watford, Limited

An employment tribunal dismissed all remaining claims of a former employee who did not attend the final hearing and failed to comply with court orders, ending a case that had already lost several claims due to non-compliance.

Security guard (placed by recruitment agency) v CDX Security Ltd

A security guard who alleged race and sex discrimination by a senior officer had her entire claim dismissed after repeatedly failing to provide a list of documents as ordered by the tribunal.

Former employee v London Fire Commissioner

A tribunal has ruled that a former employee with Persistent Paranoid Delusional Disorder lacks the mental capacity to participate in his own disability discrimination case, ordering that he must have a litigation friend or legal representation.

Recruitment agency worker (2 years' service) v PMP Recruitment Limited

A recruitment agency worker's race discrimination claim against Amazon was struck out after he missed the three-month time limit by 15 days. The tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds.

Social worker v Cumbria County Council

A social worker who waited over a year to bring an unfair dismissal claim after being summarily dismissed for gross misconduct had her case struck out as out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have claimed within the three-month limit.

Former employee (Principal Stylist) v Ms M Bratton and Evanlils Ltd

A tribunal dismissed all claims of unfair dismissal and homophobic abuse brought by a former Principal Stylist after he failed to attend the preliminary hearing or comply with case management orders.

Former employee v Mr Chris Dawson

A former employee's claim against Mr Chris Dawson was rejected because the early conciliation certificate named a different company. The tribunal accepted the claim against the correct employer but refused to add the individual.

Former employee v Leicester City Council

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Leicester City Council was struck out because he had less than two years' service. His subsequent applications for relief from sanction and reconsideration were also refused.

Former employee (constructive dismissal) v Swale Heating Limited

A tribunal struck out most of a former employee's claims, including a pregnancy discrimination claim from a man, after finding the claims were misconceived, lacked reasonable prospects, or were an abuse of process. Only unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims against the employer survive.

Cleaning supervisor (4 years' service) v Lewis & Graves Partnership Ltd

A cleaning supervisor with four years' service was unable to bring an unfair dismissal claim because her continuous service fell short of the two-year requirement after a TUPE transfer. The tribunal also dismissed her race discrimination and TUPE consultation claims as out of time.

MDU engineer (5 years' service) v Sky In-Home Services Limited

An engineer with 5 years' service had his unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims struck out after relying on incorrect ACAS advice that caused an 8-month delay in presenting his claim.

Ductwork manufacturer (11 years' service) v H & V 2000 Limited

A ductwork manufacturer with 11 years' service had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after he missed the three-month time limit by nearly two months, despite his father's death.

Track and trace call centre operative v Serco Group Plc

An employment tribunal dismissed a track and trace call centre operative's claim for interim relief after finding she had no good chance of proving she was an employee or made protected disclosures. The case was later struck out when she failed to attend the final hearing.

Sales Executive – New Cars (8 months' service) v Mercedes Benz Retail Group Ltd

A sales executive dismissed during probation for poor performance had his unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims thrown out because he lacked two years' service and filed his claim 17 days late.

Former school Principal v East London Science School Trust

A former school principal's constructive dismissal claim was dismissed because he missed the three-month time limit, despite later being invited to a post-employment disciplinary meeting.

Driver specialist (12 years' service) v Babcock Land Defence Limited

A driver specialist with 12 years' service had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims thrown out after submitting his claim form four months late, despite having been warned of the time limit.

Former employee v Irubber Ltd

A former employee who withdrew his unfair dismissal claim the day before a preliminary hearing has been ordered to pay £1,200 in costs after failing to comply with tribunal orders.

Former employee v The Riverside Group Limited

A former employee who brought unfair dismissal claims against three separate employers had all claims dismissed because he had not worked for any of them for two years. The tribunal also struck out discrimination claims as out of time.

Warehouse operative (2 months' service) v Heron Foods Limited

A warehouse operative with only two months' service was dismissed for absence during probation. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction and ordered a deposit for his disability discrimination claim.

Former employee v GXO Logistics UK Limited (formerly XPO Supply Chain Services UK Ltd)

An employment tribunal has struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and whistleblowing claims as vexatious and having no reasonable prospects of success, after she had already lost a substantially similar claim against the same employer.

Former employee v Sweet Home by Patrick Ltd

A former employee's claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination were thrown out because the claim form lacked a valid ACAS early conciliation number, and a later certificate could not cure the defect.

Communications and Marketing Manager (4 years' service) v The Alan Turing Institute

A communications manager who brought claims of discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal against The Alan Turing Institute had her case struck out after failing to comply with multiple tribunal orders over a year. The tribunal found a fair hearing was no longer possible.

Former employee v Pfizer Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Pfizer was struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders and requested a postponement 11 minutes before a 9-day hearing. She was also ordered to pay £1,200 in costs.

Former employee v Skylane Hotel Limited

A former employee who did not attend her final hearing and failed to comply with directions had her claim dismissed by the tribunal.

Former employee v Verisure Services (UK) Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out after she failed to join a preliminary hearing, despite multiple warnings from the tribunal clerk.

Former employee v Royal Mail Group Limited

A former employee's attempt to strike out Royal Mail's defence for alleged disclosure failures was refused, with the tribunal finding no material breach. The underlying unfair dismissal claim will proceed to a full hearing.

Customer service advisor (part-time, 3 years' service) v British Gas Services Limited

A customer service advisor's claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination were struck out after he failed to pay a £2,000 deposit ordered by the tribunal. The deposit was required because his claims had little reasonable prospect of success.

Cleaner (1 year 1 month service) v Sentrex Services UK Ltd

A cleaner with less than two years' service had her unfair dismissal claim struck out, and her race discrimination claims were later struck out for failing to comply with tribunal orders and not actively pursuing the case.

Support worker (5 months' service) v Learning Disability Network London Limited

A support worker who presented her tribunal claim one day before obtaining an ACAS early conciliation certificate had her case dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, despite later rectifying the error.

Former employee v P&O North Sea Ferries Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims have been dismissed by an employment tribunal because they were presented too late, with no medical evidence to justify the delay.

Support Practitioner v MacIntyre Care Limited

A tribunal found that a support practitioner with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease was not disabled under the Equality Act, striking out her discrimination claim for lack of medical evidence.

Night Care Assistant (12 years' service) v The Salvation Army Trustee Company

A Night Care Assistant with 12 years' service had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims struck out after failing to properly set out her case despite repeated opportunities. No compensation was awarded.

Former employee v VA and KS

A former employee withdrew her claim for unpaid commission at a preliminary hearing. The tribunal declined to strike out the rest of her case, leaving time issues for the final hearing.

Construction Manager (architect, overqualified for role) v London Borough of Newham

A construction manager who claimed she was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns has had her interim relief application rejected. The tribunal found factual disputes meant she did not meet the high threshold for interim relief.

Former police employee v The Chief Constable of North Wales Police

A former police employee's claims of constructive unfair dismissal, whistleblowing detriment and indirect sex discrimination were dismissed after the tribunal found they were presented too late. She was also ordered to pay £3,672 in costs for causing two abortive hearings.

Former employee v University of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were dismissed after the tribunal found they were presented more than three months after dismissal, without ACAS early conciliation having been started in time.

Foster carer (from August 2012) v Blackpool Council

A foster carer who claimed unfair dismissal after being deregistered by Blackpool Council had his case struck out. The tribunal ruled that foster carers are not employees under established case law.

Healthcare assistant v Orwell Housing Association

A healthcare assistant withdrew her unfair dismissal claim at a tribunal hearing. The tribunal allowed her to change her discrimination claim from race to religion or belief, but refused to add a disability claim.

Former employee v St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales)

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims have been struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide further information, despite having legal representation throughout.

Former employee v Virgin Media

A former Virgin Media employee had his latest tribunal claims struck out after bringing complaints that had already been decided in previous cases. The tribunal found the claims had no reasonable prospect of success.

Head of Security Services Management (14+ years' service) v The Health and Social Care Information Centre t/a NHS Digital

A head of security services with 14 years' service had all his claims dismissed because he presented them too late. The tribunal had no power to hear them.

Employee (Chinese origin, short service) v County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

An employee who resigned in 2009 brought claims of constructive dismissal, whistleblowing and race discrimination in 2022. The tribunal struck out all claims as having no reasonable prospect of success due to the extreme delay.

Former employee v Otium Services and Facilities Ltd

A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination were struck out after he failed to attend a telephone hearing and did not comply with orders to explain his absence.

Bus driver (just over 2 years' service) v Stagecoach London (now amended to South East London & Kent Bus Company Limited)

A tribunal struck out a bus driver's constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims after she repeatedly failed to provide medical evidence and a schedule of loss, and did not attend the final hearing.

Former employee v Lasercare Clinics (Harrogate) Ltd

A former employee who withdrew her disability and race discrimination claims at a preliminary hearing was unable to have them reinstated, even after finding new evidence. The tribunal refused reconsideration, ruling that a change of heart is not enough.

Former employee v Shoosmiths LLP

A former employee had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after telling the tribunal he could not play cricket due to disability, when in fact he played cricket in 2021. The tribunal found he deliberately misled the court.

Team Leader (Covid testing station) v Commisceo Primary Care Solutions Limited

A team leader who alleged he was dismissed because of his race had his claim struck out after missing two preliminary hearings and failing to respond to tribunal correspondence.

Security officer (agency worker) v Knightsbridge Residents Management Company Limited, CN Security Limited, London Portman Hotels Ltd t/a NOBU Hotel

A security officer who worked for only a few weeks had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he lacked two years' service and had used the wrong company for early conciliation. His discrimination claims were allowed to proceed.

Prison officer (15 years' service) v Secretary of State for Justice

A prison officer with 15 years' service who was refused a permanent relocation away from the wings after an assault has lost his claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal found that the employer's offer of a phased return and temporary amended duties was reasonable.

Contracts manager (less than 2 years' service) v Building Product Solutions Limited

A contracts manager who resigned after a grievance outcome had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims thrown out because he did not attend the preliminary hearing.

Telesales advisor (part-time, 24-hour week) v EE Limited

A telesales advisor who resigned after a flexible working request was refused had her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims thrown out because she submitted her claim five days past the deadline, despite knowing the time limit.

Plumber (fixed-term contract) v Shepherd’s Bush Housing Association Limited

A plumber on a fixed-term contract had his unfair dismissal and wages claims thrown out for being presented too late, and was ordered to pay £6,800 in costs for continuing to pursue a weak case after warnings.

Former employee v Teleperformance Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims have been struck out after they failed to comply with an unless order and did not attend a case management hearing. No compensation was awarded.

Former employee v Wilkinson Retail Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claim was struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders over two years. The tribunal found a fair hearing was no longer possible.

Care home worker (alleged protected disclosures about resident care) v Castle Villas Ltd

An Employment Tribunal refused to grant relief from sanctions to a care home worker whose unfair dismissal claim was struck out for failing to comply with an Unless Order. The tribunal found the breach was serious and the explanation inadequate.

Postwoman (20 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd

A postwoman with 20 years' service was dismissed for breaking COVID self-isolation rules, but her unfair dismissal claim was rejected because she filed it too late. The tribunal also refused to add a disability discrimination claim.

Campus support officers v Kirklees College

Two campus support officers claimed unfair dismissal and discrimination after a restructure introduced Saturday working. The tribunal struck out most claims, allowing only one ordinary unfair dismissal claim to proceed.

Customer Service Assistant (14 years' service) v Tesco Stores Limited

A 14-year Tesco employee who withdrew his unfair dismissal claim and repeatedly abused tribunal staff had his remaining discrimination claims struck out. No compensation was awarded.

Quality Consultant (via limited company) v Benson Viscometers Ltd

A Quality Consultant who provided services through his own limited company was found not to be a worker or employee of the end-user, Benson Viscometers Ltd, so the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear his claims.

Fixed-term employee (support worker) v The University of the West of England

A fixed-term employee who brought a whistleblowing detriment claim almost a year after the deadline had his case dismissed by the Bristol tribunal, which also found it would have been struck out as an abuse of process.

Software engineer (1.5 years' service) v Google UK Limited

A software engineer who tried to retract her resignation the same day she sent it could not show she had a 'pretty good chance' of proving whistleblowing dismissal. The tribunal dismissed her interim relief application.

Former employee v Tesco Stores Limited

A former employee who did not attend his final hearing due to work commitments had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed by the tribunal. The respondent's application for costs was later refused.

Former employee v Holtwhites Hotel and Daycare Centre (an unincorporated partnership)

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he failed to attend the final hearing, ignored tribunal orders, and sent abusive emails to the respondent's solicitor.

Former employee (made redundant after TUPE transfer) v Capita Business Services Limited

A former employee who was made redundant in 2011 had her unfair dismissal claim struck out after she waited nearly a decade to bring it, despite having withdrawn an earlier claim. The Leeds tribunal found no reasonable prospect of extending time.

Finance and Sales Support Administrator / Purchase Ledger Assistant v Anglia Crown Limited

A finance administrator who resigned after six months of sick leave lost her constructive dismissal claim because the tribunal found she had affirmed her contract by waiting too long.

Customer sales assistant v B Ltd

A customer sales assistant who resigned claiming constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination had most of her claims thrown out for being brought too late. The tribunal also ordered her to pay £11,300 in costs.

Nurse v Indigo Care Services Ltd t/a Orchard Care Homes

A nurse who resigned and later tried to add whistleblowing claims had her case dismissed because the tribunal found she presented her claim too late.

Assistant accountant (construction company) v A Suman & Co Ltd

An assistant accountant who was employed for just 10 days had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims thrown out after repeatedly failing to comply with tribunal orders and not attending a hearing.

Employee (car sales) v Mon Motors Ltd

An employee who resigned from Mon Motors Ltd and later claimed constructive unfair dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination had his claims dismissed because they were presented too late, despite his mental health difficulties and a family bereavement.

Employee (37 years' service) v The Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

An employee who resigned after 37 years' service and serious illness had her constructive dismissal claim dismissed because she missed the three-month time limit. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to bring the claim in time.

Cleaner (29 years' service) v Miss B Gurney, Merali's Limited, Fordover Services Limited

A cleaner who worked for 29 years cleaning common parts of a building was found to be genuinely self-employed, meaning the tribunal had no power to hear her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.

Live-in nanny (7 months' service) v A Limited

A live-in nanny who reported her employers to the NSPCC had her whistleblowing and discrimination claims struck out after waiting over a year to bring them to tribunal.

Former employee v BJP Pufi Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after she failed to pay a £300 deposit. The tribunal later revoked the strike-out because the deposit order was sent to the wrong email address.

Former employee v Priory Education Services Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because her legal representative failed to provide medical evidence as ordered. The tribunal refused to reconsider and ordered the representative to pay £11,906.17 in wasted costs.

Legal counsel (UK qualified solicitor) v Standard Chartered Bank

A British solicitor working for Standard Chartered Bank in the Dubai International Financial Centre had her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out because the tribunal lacked territorial jurisdiction.