Mr R Hadley v Haier Smart Home UK & I Ltd

Case No: 1600327/2025

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Ralph Hadley Respondent: Haier Smart Home UK & I Limited Heard at: Cardiff On: 24 April 2025 Before: Employment Judge S Jenkins Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Mr A Galvin (Solicitor)

JUDGMENT

1. The Claimant’s unfair dismissal complaint was not brought within the period of three months beginning with the effective date of termination of his employment, when it was reasonably practicable for the complaint to have been brought within that period. The complaint is therefore dismissed.

2. The Claimant’s complaint of direct age discrimination was not brought within the period of three months beginning with the date of the act to which his complaint related, and it is not just and equitable to extend time. The complaint is therefore dismissed.