Claimant v Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
The claims were presented outside the statutory time limit of three months less one day from the act complained of. The tribunal considered whether to extend time under the just and equitable discretion but declined to do so, resulting in the claims being struck out for being out of time.
Facts
Miss Clark brought disability discrimination claims against Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust. The case was heard at a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claims were presented in time. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
Employment Judge Salter found that the claimant's disability discrimination complaints were presented outside the statutory time limit and declined to extend time on a just and equitable basis. All claims were therefore struck out as being out of time.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants in disability discrimination cases must be aware of strict time limits and the tribunal's discretion to refuse extensions even where just and equitable grounds are argued.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6004039/2024
- Decision date
- 19 September 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No