Claimant v Berlitz Manchester
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the time limit prescribed by section 123(1) of the Equality Act 2010. The Tribunal exercised its discretion and did not consider it just and equitable to extend time, resulting in dismissal of the claim.
Facts
C Dixey brought a claim of disability discrimination against Berlitz Manchester. The case number indicates the claim was filed in 2024. The claimant appeared in person at a preliminary hearing conducted by video. The respondent was represented by M Harrington, a director of the company.
Decision
The Tribunal dismissed the disability discrimination claim because it was not presented within the statutory time limit under section 123(1) of the Equality Act 2010. The Tribunal exercised its discretion and concluded it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
Practical note
Time limits in discrimination claims are strictly enforced, and claimants must satisfy the tribunal that it is just and equitable to extend time, which is a high bar to meet.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2404416/2024
- Decision date
- 5 June 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- self
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No