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#acas-conciliation
6 cases tagged Acas Conciliation.
Former employee's unfair dismissal claim struck out as 16 months late
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against North Norfolk District Council was struck out after he issued proceedings over 16 months after the time limit expired. The tribunal rejected his argument that his dyslexia and ACAS's failure to explain the time limit made it not reasonably practicable to claim in time.
HGV driver with 17 years' service: default judgment revoked after alleged resignation dispute
A default judgment for unfair dismissal was revoked after the employer argued it had informally requested an extension. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.
Bar staff's unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being too late
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.
Settlement agreement reached then retracted: tribunal finds binding COT3 despite change of mind
A former employee who claimed constructive unfair dismissal lost her case when the tribunal ruled that a binding COT3 settlement had been reached, even though she tried to withdraw before the agreement was signed.
Social worker's constructive dismissal claim allowed to proceed despite being late
A social worker with 14 years' service resigned after raising concerns about a colleague's return to work. Her claim was filed 7 days late, but the tribunal allowed it to proceed due to ongoing ACAS negotiations and her mental health.
COT3 settlement upheld: fixed-term employee's misrepresentation claim fails
A tribunal dismissed a former Student Support Assistant's unfair dismissal and detriment claims, finding that a COT3 settlement signed after her fixed-term contract ended was valid and not induced by misrepresentation.