Claimant v OVO Energy Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented to the Tribunal within the time limit set out at section 123(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend time, resulting in dismissal of this complaint.
The claim was not presented to the Tribunal within the time limit set out at section 123(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend time, resulting in dismissal of this complaint.
Facts
The claimant AB brought claims against OVO Energy Ltd for discrimination arising from disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The claimant was self-represented while the respondent was represented by counsel. The hearing took place over four days via video link, with additional time spent in chambers considering the matter. The case concerned disability discrimination in employment.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims on the basis that they were presented outside the statutory time limit under section 123(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010. After consideration, the tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit to allow the claims to proceed. The claims were therefore struck out on jurisdictional grounds.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants in disability discrimination cases must comply with strict time limits, and tribunals will not automatically extend time even where the claimant has a disability unless satisfied it is just and equitable to do so.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6007249/2024
- Decision date
- 17 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- OVO Energy Ltd
- Sector
- energy
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No