Claimant v Network Plus Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was presented outside the statutory time limit for disability discrimination claims. The tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit under the Equality Act 2010, and therefore struck out the claim.
Facts
Ms Ellershaw brought a claim for disability discrimination against Network Plus Services Limited. The claim was presented outside the statutory time limit prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. The matter proceeded to a preliminary hearing to determine whether the time limit should be extended on a just and equitable basis.
Decision
Employment Judge McTigue determined that the disability discrimination claim was out of time and declined to extend the time limit on a just and equitable basis. The claim was therefore dismissed in its entirety.
Practical note
Claimants must be aware of strict time limits for discrimination claims, and tribunals will not automatically extend time even where disability is involved—the just and equitable test requires compelling reasons.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2602059/2024
- Decision date
- 5 August 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No