Haggan v Translink [2010] NIIT 01449_10IT (02 February 2011)

Haggan v Translink [2010] NIIT 01449_10IT (02 February 2011)

The claim was dismissed because it was made outside the three month time limit and the Tribunal found it had been reasonably practicable for the claim to have been lodged within that time period or within such further reasonable period.

Citation
[2010] NIIT 01449_10IT
Parties
Claimant: Martin Joseph Haggan; Respondent: Translink
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
02 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Limitation Period, Costs
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Limitation Period Costs

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Parties

Martin Joseph Haggan

Claimant

Translink

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim for unfair dismissal was lodged within the statutory time limit
  2. 2 Whether it was reasonably practicable for the claim to have been lodged within the time period or a further reasonable period
  3. 3 Whether the respondent is entitled to costs

Ratio Decidendi

The claim was dismissed because it was made outside the three month time limit and the Tribunal found it had been reasonably practicable for the claim to have been lodged within that time period or within such further reasonable period.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • Claim for unfair dismissal dismissed
  • Application for costs dismissed