Layode v. Thistle Hotels [2000] UKEAT 160_00_2006 (20 June 2000)

The applicant failed to provide an acceptable explanation for the delay in appealing; seeking legal representation and waiting for a review decision are not valid excuses for missing the time limit.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 160_00_2006
Parties: Appellant: Mr Layode; Respondent: Thistle Hotels Plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 June 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time for Appeal
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Unfair Dismissal, Racial Discrimination, Appeal Procedure

Employment Law Extension of Time Unfair Dismissal Racial Discrimination Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Layode

Appellant

Thistle Hotels Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Refusal to Extend Time for Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to appeal the Employment Tribunal's decision

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide an acceptable explanation for the delay in appealing; seeking legal representation and waiting for a review decision are not valid excuses for missing the time limit.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

No extension of time granted
Registrar's decision upheld