Claimant v Kingdom Cleaning Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, resulting in dismissal of the claim.
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, resulting in dismissal of the claim.
Facts
Ms Spasova brought claims of direct disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments against her former employer Kingdom Cleaning Ltd. She represented herself with assistance from her son and an interpreter. The matter came before the tribunal at a preliminary hearing to consider whether the claims had been presented in time.
Decision
The tribunal found that both claims were presented outside the applicable time limit. The tribunal exercised its discretion under the 'just and equitable' test and determined it was not appropriate to extend time, resulting in both claims being dismissed.
Practical note
Disability discrimination claims must be brought within strict time limits, and claimants cannot assume the tribunal will extend time even under the flexible 'just and equitable' test.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2219328/2024
- Decision date
- 20 June 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No