Outcome
Individual claims
This was a preliminary hearing on jurisdiction and time limits only. The tribunal found it just and equitable to extend time, allowing the discrimination claims to proceed to a full merits hearing. The substantive claims have not yet been determined.
Facts
The claimant VB brought discrimination claims against two respondents: an individual, Mr A Hughes, and their employer, Leonardo Limited. The claims were filed in two separate cases which were subsequently joined. The respondents argued the claims were out of time under the statutory time limits for discrimination claims.
Decision
The tribunal held a preliminary hearing on the time limit issue. Employment Judge Rayner found it was just and equitable to extend time for the discrimination claims against both respondents. The tribunal therefore has jurisdiction to hear the claims, which will proceed to a full merits hearing.
Practical note
A tribunal granted a just and equitable extension of time for discrimination claims in joined cases, demonstrating the tribunal's discretion to allow late claims to proceed where appropriate.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1404279/2023
- Decision date
- 7 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Mr A Hughes
- Sector
- —
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister