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Joshi v Manchester City Council - extended time limit under the Dispute Resolution Regulations is six months less one day - EAT 26.11.07

Ms Joshi resigned on 21st February 2006. She lodged a formal grievance on 3rd April 2006 and thus was entitled to a three-month extension to the normal three month time limit for presenting a tribunal claim (ie a total of 6 months) - see Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004 Reg 15. She presented her claim right at the end of the 6 months, on 21st August 2006. A tribunal chairman ruled that this was one day late and refused to hear the claim. Ms Joshi appealed.

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