M Bodyworks Ltd T/a Fix Auto Hoddesdon

Case Summary

The claimant brought claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. The tribunal found both claims were presented outside the applicable time limits and determined it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the unfair dismissal claim by 22 December 2022, and that it would not be just and equitable to extend the time limit for the disability discrimination claim. The tribunal therefore had no jurisdiction to determine either claim.

The tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim was presented outside the time limit and it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented it by 22 December 2022. The disability discrimination claim was also out of time, and the tribunal determined it would not be just and equitable to extend the time limit.

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• •Time limits for presenting unfair dismissal claim
• •Time limits for presenting disability discrimination claim
• •Whether it was reasonably practicable to present claims within time
• •Whether to extend time limit on just and equitable grounds

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Helen Fuller Respondent: M Bodyworks Ltd t/a Fix Auto Hoddesdon Heard at: Watford Employment Tribunal via CVP On: 7 April 2026 Before: Employment Judge Wilson Representation: Claimant: In person Respondent: Ms Jade Letts PRELIMINARY HEARING IN PUBLIC JUDGMENT 1. The claim for unfair dismissal was not presented within the applicable time limits. It was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented her claim for unfair dismissal by 22 December 2022, and in any event the claim was not presented within a reasonable period thereafter. 2. The claim for disability discrimination was not presented within the applicable time limits. It would not be just and equitable to extend the time limit for bringing the claim. 3. The Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to determine the claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Approved by: Employment Judge EJ Wilson 7 April 2026 ORDER SENT TO THE PARTIES ON .................................................13 May 2026 ................................................ FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Notes All judgments (apart from judgments under Rule 51) and any written reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at https://www.gov.uk/employment- tribunaldecisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimants and respondents. If a Tribunal hearing has been recorded, you may request a transcript of the recording. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you will have to pay for it. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings and accompanying Guidance, which can be found here: www.judiciary.uk/guidance-…