Claimant v AFK Creators Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit under the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, and therefore dismissed the claim.
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, and therefore dismissed the claim.
Facts
Ms Jennings brought claims of direct disability discrimination and discrimination arising from disability against AFK Creators Limited. The claims were presented to the tribunal outside the applicable statutory time limits.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claims were presented outside the applicable time limit and declined to exercise its discretion to extend time on just and equitable grounds. Both discrimination claims were therefore dismissed.
Practical note
Even where discrimination claims have merit, they will be dismissed if presented out of time and the claimant cannot establish that it is just and equitable to extend the limitation period.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1405473/2023
- Decision date
- 25 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- media
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No