Claimant v The National Centre for Social Research
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint of race-related harassment was not well founded, meaning the claimant failed to prove that the alleged conduct occurred or that it was related to his race and had the prohibited effect under the Equality Act 2010.
The tribunal found that the complaint of age-related harassment was not well founded, meaning the claimant failed to prove that the alleged conduct occurred or that it was related to his age and had the prohibited effect under the Equality Act 2010.
Withdrawn by claimant during the hearing.
Facts
Mr Rockson Sackey brought claims of race and age harassment against his employer, The National Centre for Social Research, along with a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages. The case was heard over two days before Employment Judge Khan sitting alone. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both harassment claims, finding them not well founded. The unauthorised deductions from wages claim was dismissed following the claimant's withdrawal during the hearing. The claimant therefore lost on all substantive claims.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant failed to establish harassment based on race or age, highlighting the burden of proof requirements under the Equality Act 2010 for proving both the conduct and its discriminatory nexus.
Case details
- Case number
- 2219511/2024
- Decision date
- 29 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No