Cases→6007196/2025

Claimant v Hwa Seob Lee (Charles Lee)

2 October 2025Before Employment Judge Nicolleremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(age)struck out

Claim was submitted outside the statutory time limit under section 123(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010. The Tribunal found no jurisdiction to hear the claim and declined to exercise discretion to extend time on just and equitable grounds. Additionally, the claim had no reasonable prospect of success.

Direct Discrimination(sex)struck out

Claim was submitted outside the statutory time limit under section 123(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010. The Tribunal found no jurisdiction to hear the claim and declined to exercise discretion to extend time on just and equitable grounds. Additionally, the claim had no reasonable prospect of success.

Direct Discrimination(sexual orientation)struck out

Claim was submitted outside the statutory time limit under section 123(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010. The Tribunal found no jurisdiction to hear the claim and declined to exercise discretion to extend time on just and equitable grounds. Additionally, the claim had no reasonable prospect of success.

Facts

Ms Stichova brought claims of age, sex and sexual orientation discrimination against an individual respondent. She appeared in person by telephone from Greece. The respondent was represented by a solicitor. The claims were pursued at a preliminary hearing conducted remotely by CVP.

Decision

The Tribunal found it had no jurisdiction to hear the discrimination claims as they were submitted outside the statutory time limit under section 123(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010, and it was not just and equitable to extend time. The Tribunal also noted that the claims would have been struck out for having no reasonable prospect of success.

Practical note

Strict time limits apply to discrimination claims and tribunals will not extend time unless it is just and equitable to do so; even unrepresented claimants must comply with these limits.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Equality Act 2010 s.123(1)(a)Equality Act 2010 s.123(1)(b)Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 38(1)(a)

Case details

Case number
6007196/2025
Decision date
2 October 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Name
Hwa Seob Lee (Charles Lee)
Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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