Mrs I Simkuviene v Diana Herskovits: 2201886/2019

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 2201886/2019
In person (assisted by Ms. Griciciute)Claimantno attendanceRespondent
Employment Judge MasonIn person for claimantNot represented for respondentDate 29 November 2019

JUDGMENT

[1]The Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to consider the Claimant’s claim:1.1 It was not presented in time:(i) The Claimant’s employment ended on 3 August 2016, an Acas Early Conciliation Certificate was issued on 9 February 2017, this claim was not presented until 8 May 2019.(ii) It is not just and equitable to extend time. The Claimant has not demonstrated that she was prevented from submitting a claim in time by reason of illness or otherwise. The Claimant cannot rely on any delay or negligence on the part of the Citizens Advice as this is ascribed to the Claimant.1.2 The provision of the Acas early conciliation scheme have not been complied with: (i) The prospective Respondent named on the Acas Certificate is Esther Herskovits; (ii) The Respondent named in the claim form is Diana Herskovits (deceased); and(iii) The Claimant’s employer was in fact Clear Lake Hotel Limited.[3]The Claimant’s claim is therefore struck out, prior notice of possible strike out having been given by the Tribunal on 25 September 2019 ph outcome re case management 2013 rules, Jan 2014 Case Number: 2201886/2019 Note: Reasons having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision.