Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd

Case Summary

The claim of unfair dismissal was dismissed as it was not presented within the applicable time limit.

The claim was presented outside the three-month time limit required for unfair dismissal claims under employment law, making it time-barred.

• •The claim of unfair dismissal was not presented within the applicable time limit. It was reasonably practicable to do so.

Case Number: 6010601/25 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mrs U Dhimer Respondent: Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd Heard at: Cambridge Employment Tribunal (by video) On: 18 December 2025 Before: Employment Judge Taft REPRESENTATION: Claimant: Mr Dhimer (Claimant’s son) Respondent: Mr Adamou (Counsel) JUDGMENT 1. The claim of unfair dismissal was not presented within the applicable time limit. It was reasonably practicable to do so. The claim of unfair dismissal is therefore dismissed. Approved by: Employment Judge Taft 22 December 2025 Judgment sent to the parties on: 16 January 2026 For the Tribunal: Notes Case Number: 6010601/25 2 Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. If written reasons are provided they will be placed online. 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-tribunal-decisions 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 at www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation- practice-directions/