Claimant v Cardiff and Vale College
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was dismissed against all respondents because it was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
The claimant's application to amend to add a complaint of victimisation relating to the referral to EWC was refused by the tribunal.
Facts
Mr Bariczay brought claims of victimisation against Cardiff and Vale College and three individual respondents. He also sought to amend his claim to add a complaint of victimisation relating to a referral to EWC. The matter came before the tribunal at a preliminary hearing to determine jurisdictional issues.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the entire claim on the basis that it was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was not just and equitable to extend time. The application to amend to add a further victimisation complaint was also refused.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants must be aware of strict time limits for bringing tribunal claims, and the just and equitable test for extending time is discretionary and not guaranteed even where there may be merit in the underlying complaint.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6017669/2024
- Decision date
- 10 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No