EAT JURISDICTIONAL POINTS – Extension of time: reasonably practicable
The Claimant presented his unfair dismissal claim online just within the time limit – but to the wrong Tribunal (the Northern Ireland Tribunal). After several weeks delay the Northern Ireland Tribunal rejected his claim and he then applied promptly to the Tribunal in England and Wales. The Employment Tribunal erred in law in taking into account the Northern Ireland Tribunal’s delay outside the time limit in deciding whether it was reasonably practicable to bring the claim within the time limit; and did not make any sufficient findings on the real issue – viz why the Claimant made this mistake and whether it was reasonable.
Judges:
Richardson J
Citations:
[2011] UKEAT 0395 – 10 – 2001
Links:
Employment
Updated: 03 September 2022; Ref: scu.430299
