Claimant v WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
Application to amend the claim to add an allegation of direct sex discrimination was refused by the tribunal at the preliminary hearing.
Claims presented outside the relevant primary time limit. Tribunal found it was not just and equitable in the circumstances to extend time. Tribunal had no jurisdiction and claims dismissed.
Claim presented outside the relevant primary time limit. Tribunal found it was not just and equitable in the circumstances to extend time. Tribunal had no jurisdiction and claim dismissed.
Claim presented outside the relevant primary time limit. Tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present the complaint within the relevant primary time limit. Tribunal had no jurisdiction and claim dismissed.
Facts
Ms Ruane brought claims against WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited including disability discrimination, victimisation, and unfair dismissal. At a preliminary hearing, the claimant also sought to amend her claim to add direct sex discrimination. All claims were presented outside the relevant primary time limits.
Decision
The tribunal refused the amendment application to add sex discrimination. All claims were dismissed for being out of time. The tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time for the discrimination and victimisation claims, and it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to have presented the unfair dismissal claim within time.
Practical note
Claimants must be vigilant about tribunal time limits as they are strictly enforced, and the tribunal will not extend time unless satisfied by the specific tests applicable to each claim type.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2404730/2024
- Decision date
- 7 May 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- union