McCahon v Chief Constable of the PSNI [2024]
Decision Number: NIIT 38277/23 Legal Body: Northern Ireland Industrial Tribunal
Published on: 16/12/2024
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Jason Elliott BL Barrister & Associate Head of School of Law, Ulster University
Jason Elliott BL Barrister & Associate Head of School of Law, Ulster University
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Jason Elliott was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2013 and is the Associate Head of School of Law at Ulster University.  As a practising barrister, he has developed a largely civil practice representing individuals, companies and public bodies in litigation. This covers a wide range of areas including personal injuries, wills and employment law. In terms of employment law, he has represented both applicants and respondents in the Industrial Tribunal.   At Ulster University, Jason lectures extensively on the civil areas of practise such as Equity and Trusts and delivers employment law lectures for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Background

Background:

The claimant was employed as a Police Officer from December 1984 until his retirement in June 2014. The claimant lodged a claim in November 2023 on foot of the decision in Agnew v Chief Constable of the PSNI relating to holiday pay.  The claimant was seeking payment of what was termed as incorrectly calculated holiday pay.  It was not specified whether it was under the Working Time Regulations or unlawful deduction under the Employment Rights (NI) Order 1996.

The Tribunal had to determine whether it had jurisdiction to hear the claims.

Outcome:

The Tribunal noted that as the employment ended in June 2014, the claims were some nine years out of time.  The claimant submitted medical reports

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