Claimant v VDC UK Management Company Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claim of direct disability discrimination regarding questioning about fitness to work after disclosure of skin cancer on 10 April 2024 was brought outside the primary time limit, and it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
Facts
The claimant disclosed he had skin cancer and on 10 April 2024 was questioned about his fitness to work by Andrew Smith in a conference. The claimant brought a claim of direct disability discrimination relating to this incident. The respondent argued the claim was out of time.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claim was presented outside the primary time limit for discrimination claims and decided it was not just and equitable to extend time. The claim therefore failed on jurisdictional grounds.
Practical note
Claimants must be aware of strict time limits in discrimination cases; tribunals will not extend time unless it is just and equitable to do so, which requires prompt action and good reasons for delay.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6023245/2024
- Decision date
- 8 May 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No