T Dhaliwal v British Airways plc

Case Number: 3311125/2023

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: T Dhaliwal Respondent: British Airways Plc Heard at: Reading by video On: 29 May 2024 Before: Employment Judge Skehan Appearances For the claimant: No attendance For the respondent: Ms Cairney, solicitor. Judgment

1. The claimant’s claims of unfair dismissal and unauthorised deduction from wages were not presented within the applicable time limit. It was reasonably practicable to do so. Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to consider these claims and the claims are therefore dismissed. Reasons

1. This matter was listed for public preliminary hearing this morning at 10am. The parties had been informed of this hearing by letter from the Employment Tribunal (ET) dated 6 February 2024. Shortly before commencement of the hearing I was passed an email from the claimant sent at 9.09am that stated: Good Morning, As discussed on the telephone with you just now, I would like my case adjourned ...

2. The claimant’s request for a postponement was refused and the claimant was informed that he may ask for the postponement application to be reconsidered at the hearing. The reasons for refusal of the postponement request prior to the hearing were because: a. the claimant’s application was made as a very late stage; b. the application was not copied to the respondent as required by the ET rule...