Late Claims Dismissed by Employment Tribunal
📌 In brief
An Employment Tribunal in Manchester dismissed a claimant's complaints of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination because they were not filed within the required time limits under relevant laws.
⚖️ Legal holding
An Employment Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear complaints if they are not presented within the prescribed time limits under the relevant statutes.
📖 What the law says
A complaint can be made to an employment tribunal if it is presented within three months of the termination date. However, the tribunal may consider a complaint presented later if it finds it was not reasonably possible to file the complaint within the initial three-month period.
Proceedings based on a complaint of discrimination must be initiated within three months of the discriminatory act. Alternatively, the employment tribunal may allow a longer period if it deems it just and equitable.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The claimant's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were dismissed due to time limits.
📜 Headnote Official document
The claimant's complaints of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were dismissed as they were presented outside the statutory time limits under s.111 Employment Rights Act 1996 and s.123 Equality Act 2010, respectively.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Case Number: 6008505/2025
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Claimant: [redacted]
Respondent: [redacted]
Manchester Employment Tribunal
On:
27 February 2026
Before:
Employment Judge Tobin
Representation Claimant: [redacted]
Respondent: [redacted]
JUDGMENT
The Judgment of the Employment Tribunal is that:
1. The claim of unfair dismissal was presented outside the time limit contained in s111 Employment Rights Act 1996 and it was reasonably practicable for this claim to be presented within the appropriate time limit. In any event, the claim was not presented within a reasonable time thereafter.
2. The claimant’s complaints of disability discrimination were presented outside the time limit contained in s123 Equality Act 2010 and it is not just and equitable to extend time to allow these claims to proceed.
3. Consequently, the Employment Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear the complaints brought by the claimant on 12 March 2025. Proceedings are now dismissed.
Approved by Employment Judge Tobin
Dated: 27 February 2026
Case Number: 6008505/2025
JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON
1 May 2026
FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The claim was not presented within the prescribed time limits.
- The claimant did not provide sufficient evidence to support their allegations.
- The employer complied with legal requirements and had no obligation to act otherwise.
- The claimant failed to attend a scheduled Employment Tribunal hearing.
- The claimant did not have the required permission from the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Employment Tribunal dismissed the claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination due to time limits.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about whether the claims were filed within the statutory time limits.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to dismiss the claims because they were not filed within the required time limits under the Employment Rights Act 1996 and Equality Act 2010.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Employment Rights Act 1996 and Equality Act 2010 were applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was that the claims were not filed within the statutory time limits.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was against the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should ensure their claims are filed within the statutory time limits to avoid having their case dismissed.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.