Claimant v Lloyds Banking Group
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found it just and equitable to extend time for the direct discrimination claim dated 29 September 2023. The claim will continue, though jurisdictional issues remain to be determined at full trial.
Multiple disability discrimination claims submitted out of time. The tribunal has yet to determine whether they form an extended period of discriminatory conduct. Further preliminary hearing required to determine disability status for back problem impairment.
Facts
The claimant brought disability discrimination claims against Lloyds Banking Group which were submitted out of time. Day one of the preliminary hearing was adjourned early due to an incident involving a dependent of the claimant. The claims related to multiple allegations of discrimination, with a direct discrimination claim dated 29 September 2023 being the last pleaded act. The claimant has three impairments, including a back problem which remains subject to determination.
Decision
The tribunal granted a just and equitable extension of time for the direct discrimination claim of 29 September 2023 to proceed. Other jurisdictional issues regarding whether the claims form an extended period of discrimination remain to be determined at trial. A further preliminary hearing is required to determine whether the claimant's back problem constitutes a disability under section 6 of the Equality Act 2010.
Practical note
Even where disability discrimination claims are submitted out of time, tribunals retain discretion to extend time under the just and equitable test, but jurisdictional issues may still need separate determination at later hearings.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1303390/2024
- Decision date
- 31 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No