Maximus UK Services Ltd

Case Summary

The claim was struck out as it was presented late, with no just and equitable basis to extend the time limit.

The claim was presented outside the statutory time limit and the tribunal found no just and equitable reason to extend that time limit.

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• •Claim presented late
• •No just and equitable basis to extend time limit

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No:8001960/2024 5 Held inGlasgow via Cloud Video Platform (CVP)on7 May 2025 Employment JudgeL Wiseman Dr A KutsawaClaimant In Person10 Maximus UK Services LtdRespondent15 Represented by: Mr A Macmillan- Solicitor JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL20 The judgment of the tribunal is that the claim was presented late and that it would not be just and equitable to extend the time limit. A tribunal does not have jurisdiction to determine the claim. The claim is struck out. REASONS 1.This hearing was a preliminary hearing to determine the issue of timebar.25 2.I heard evidence from the claimant, submissions from both parties and I was referred to a number of documents. I, on the basis of the evidence before me, made the following material findings of fact. Findings of fact 3.The claimant commenced employment with the respondent on the 17 April30 2024. The claimant was employed as a registered Medical Practitioner. 4.The claimant was dismissed on 1 July 2024, and paid two weeks in lieu of notice. 8001960/2024Page2 5.The claimant contacted her local MP’s office on 22 July 2024 to seek guidance, advice, support and help to escalate her concerns of discrimination. The claimant did not receive a response and sent a follow-up on 12 August. 6.The claimant received a reply on 9 September and participated in a telephone call on 8 October.5 7.The claimant was advised, in a phone call on 14 November, to contact ACAS. The claimant contacted ACAS on 19 November and obtained an Early Conciliation Certificate on 25 November 2024. 8.The claimant was frustrated with the delay by the local MP’s office and so she contacted the British Medical Association (BMA) to seek advice, but was10 advised they could not help because she is not a member of the BMA. 9.The claimant did not carry out any independent research regarding bringing a claim in the Employment Tribunal or applicable time limits. 10.The c…