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Withdrawn unfair dismissal claim: no power to revive after reconsideration
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.
Claim dismissed after employee prioritised son's hospitalisation over tribunal deadline
A former employee's breach of contract claim against Away Resorts Limited was struck out as out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for him to present the claim on time, despite his son's hospitalisation and home flooding.
Constructive dismissal claim dismissed as nine months out of time
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.
Property Operations Manager unable to bring employment claims after tribunal finds he was self-employed
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.
Short-service whistleblower fails to win interim relief after dismissal for unauthorised absence
A machine tool maintenance technician with 11 months' service was refused interim relief after being dismissed for unauthorised absence. The tribunal found he did not have a 'pretty good chance' of proving his whistleblowing claim, but allowed the case to proceed to a full hearing.
Unfair dismissal claim struck out: the two-year service rule in action
A former employee with less than two years' service had her unfair dismissal complaint struck out by the tribunal. Other discrimination claims remain pending.
Unfair dismissal claim struck out after claimant failed to respond to tribunal
A tribunal struck out a former support officer's unfair dismissal claim against London Borough of Enfield after he failed to confirm whether he wished to pursue it and did not attend hearings.
Constructive dismissal claim struck out for lack of two years' service
A former employee of Serco Limited had their unfair dismissal claim struck out because they had worked for less than two years. The tribunal confirmed the two-year service requirement applies to constructive dismissal claims too.
Former employee's claims dismissed as out of time despite early conciliation
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.
Settled unfair dismissal claim cannot be reopened: tribunal strikes out second claim
A former employee who settled her unfair dismissal claim and signed a withdrawal agreement could not bring a second claim about a detrimental reference or reopen the original case. The tribunal struck out the claim for lack of jurisdiction.
Former employee's unfair dismissal claim dismissed after 40-year delay
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Bank of America NA was dismissed as out of time after she presented it nearly 40 years after her employment ended. The tribunal found no reasonable explanation for the delay.
Assistant to business owner found to be a worker, not an employee
A tribunal ruled that an assistant to a TV craft business owner was a worker, not an employee, and awarded £7,209 for unpaid holiday pay and pension contributions.
Managing Director with 21 years' service: tribunal decides which company was her employer
A preliminary hearing determined that a managing director who worked across four group companies was employed only by the first respondent. Claims against the other three were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Former employee's claim dismissed as one day late: ADHD and technical issues not enough
A former DHL employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out after being filed one day late. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to submit on time, rejecting ADHD and technical difficulties as excuses.
Former employee's unfair dismissal claim struck out for being too late
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Best Time Limited was struck out after she missed the time limit to contact ACAS and failed to explain the delay.
Online delivery driver's unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being too late
A Sainsbury's delivery driver who claimed he was unfairly dismissed for discount card misuse had his case dismissed because he presented his claim two months after the deadline.
Army Reservist's claims thrown out: tribunal has no power to hear them
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.
Library volunteer of nine years not an employee: tribunal lacks jurisdiction
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.
Withdrawn claims cannot be revived: tribunal refuses reconsideration
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.
Cruise ship finance manager unable to claim against parent company: employer identity hurdle
A finance manager who worked on Carnival cruise ships for five years had his unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims thrown out because his legal employer was a separate Bermuda-based entity, not Carnival plc. The tribunal also found the claims were out of time.
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