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#territorial-jurisdiction
14 cases tagged Territorial Jurisdiction.
CEO working from Poland fails to bring UK unfair dismissal claim
A chief executive who lived in Poland and worked remotely for a UK software firm had his unfair dismissal claim thrown out because the tribunal lacked territorial jurisdiction.
Commodities inspector never worked in UK: tribunal dismisses all claims
A commodities inspector who never set foot in Great Britain for work has had his unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions and breach of contract claims thrown out. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction because the rights he relied on did not apply to him.
India-based software engineer unable to bring UK claim: territorial jurisdiction limits
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.
Expat finance manager with 11 years' service loses unfair dismissal claim over territorial jurisdiction
A finance manager who lived and worked in Uganda and Nigeria for over a decade failed to bring his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims in the UK. The tribunal ruled his employment lacked a sufficient connection to Great Britain.
Sailing instructor based in South Africa: tribunal strikes out unfair dismissal claim
A course instructor who lived permanently in South Africa and worked mainly abroad had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because the Employment Tribunal lacked territorial jurisdiction.
Logistics administrator's constructive dismissal claim fails on territorial jurisdiction
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.
British editor working from Indonesia: tribunal says it can hear her claim
A British citizen who worked remotely from Indonesia for a UK company has won a preliminary ruling that the employment tribunal has territorial jurisdiction over her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
Fiji-based High Commission employee cannot bring UK tribunal claim
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.
Job applicant with bipolar disorder rejected after casting day: no discrimination or victimisation
A cruise ship entertainment host applicant with bipolar disorder lost his discrimination and victimisation claims after a tribunal found the rejection was based on interview performance, not his disability or previous tribunal claim.
Russian-based employee's constructive dismissal claim against ING Bank fails on jurisdiction
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.
US-based finance manager fails to bring unfair dismissal claim in UK tribunal
A finance manager who moved to New York for work was unable to pursue unfair dismissal claims in the UK because his employment had stronger ties to the US. The tribunal ruled it lacked territorial jurisdiction.
British Council employee in Dubai wins right to bring UK tribunal claim despite diplomatic immunity
An HR Business Partner who worked for the British Council in Dubai has won the right to bring unfair dismissal and discrimination claims in the UK, after the tribunal ruled that diplomatic immunity in the UAE did not leave her without a remedy.
Whistleblowing claim by British CECO at Afghan university dismissed for lack of UK jurisdiction
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.
Expatriate legal counsel working in Dubai: UK employment rights do not apply
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.