Cases6013689/2025

Claimant v Takepayments Limited

27 November 2025Before Employment Judge CawthrayCardiff

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded after a three-day full merits hearing. The claim was dismissed.

Direct Discrimination(race)failed

The complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, and therefore dismissed the claim on jurisdictional grounds.

Harassment(race)failed

The complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit. The tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, and therefore dismissed the claim on jurisdictional grounds.

Facts

Mr Gray brought claims of unfair dismissal, direct race discrimination, and harassment related to race against his former employer, Takepayments Limited. The case proceeded to a three-day full merits hearing before a full tribunal panel in Cardiff.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all claims. The unfair dismissal complaint was found not well-founded on its merits. The race discrimination and harassment claims were dismissed as out of time, with the tribunal declining to extend the time limit on just and equitable grounds.

Practical note

Unrepresented claimants must be vigilant about strict time limits for discrimination claims, as tribunals will not automatically extend time even when facing represented respondents.

Legal authorities cited

Case details

Case number
6013689/2025
Decision date
27 November 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
3
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
financial services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No