Claimant v All Saints Academy
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was dismissed as it was issued outside the statutory time limit and the tribunal declined to extend time under the just and equitable jurisdiction.
The claim was dismissed as it was issued outside the applicable time limit for bringing breach of contract claims in the employment tribunal.
Facts
Mr Rauf brought claims against All Saints Academy for discrimination on grounds of religion and breach of contract. The claims were heard at a preliminary hearing to determine whether they had been brought within the statutory time limits. The claimant appeared in person, while the respondent was represented by a paralegal.
Decision
Employment Judge Cowen dismissed both claims on the basis that they were issued out of time. The tribunal declined to extend the time limit under the just and equitable jurisdiction for the discrimination claim, and found the breach of contract claim was also time-barred.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must ensure claims are filed within strict statutory time limits, as tribunals will not automatically extend time even in discrimination cases.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3306346/2024
- Decision date
- 15 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No