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#ignorance-of-rights
6 cases tagged Ignorance of Rights.
Uber driver's unfair dismissal claim thrown out four years after termination
A former Uber driver who waited four years to bring an unfair dismissal claim had it dismissed as out of time. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for him to have claimed within three months of his engagement ending.
Unfair dismissal claim struck out: waiting for internal appeal and personal tragedy didn't extend time limit
A 12-year employee who waited until after his internal appeal to bring an unfair dismissal claim was out of time. The tribunal rejected arguments that his wife's stillbirth and his own ignorance of procedure made it not reasonably practicable to claim earlier.
Dismissed while off sick: unfair dismissal claim thrown out as too late
A former night watchman who waited 10 months to bring an unfair dismissal claim after being sacked while on sick leave has had his case dismissed as out of time. The tribunal refused to extend the deadline, ruling it was reasonably practicable for him to have claimed sooner.
Waiting for appeal outcome: why ignorance of the time limit cost this employee her claim
A former employee who believed her dismissal only took effect after her appeal was rejected has had her unfair dismissal claim struck out as out of time. The tribunal refused to extend the deadline.
Uber driver's unfair dismissal claim fails — 3 months late despite union support
A driver who was dismissed by Uber and relied on his union for advice missed the three-month deadline by over three months. The tribunal dismissed his claim as out of time, finding it was reasonably practicable for him to have presented it earlier.
Security guard dismissed for leaving post early: claim thrown out for being 11 days late
A security guard who was dismissed for gross misconduct after leaving his site early had his unfair dismissal claim rejected because he presented it 11 days after the three-month time limit. The tribunal said ignorance of the deadline was not a reasonable excuse.