14 Aug 2026
Dismissed on jurisdiction
Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination
Heard at Liverpool
The claimants' claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were dismissed because they were presented out of time and no extension was granted.
Legal Issues (2)
- Time limits for unfair dismissal under section 111 Employment Rights Act 1996 (reasonable practicability test) and for disability discrimination under section 123 Equality Act 2010 (just and equitable extension). Consideration of the claimants' profound deafness and communication barriers
- the burden of proof on the claimants
Reference: 2402347/2025