Claimant v BDO Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal struck out the claim of direct race discrimination relating to Mr Jas Baweja's alleged constant criticism and demotion of the claimant from December 2022, including criticism without credit for work done and worsened treatment after June 2023 complaint. The claim was struck out following a preliminary hearing under rule 37.
Facts
The claimant brought complaints against BDO Services Limited including allegations that Mr Jas Baweja discriminated against her on grounds of race from December 2022 through constant criticism and failure to give credit for work. The claimant alleged this treatment worsened after she complained and requested a change of line management in June 2023. The respondent applied to strike out part of the claim at a preliminary hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Keogh struck out the direct race discrimination claim relating to Mr Baweja's alleged criticism and treatment of the claimant. The claimant's remaining complaints will proceed to a full hearing scheduled for June 2026.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that tribunals will strike out specific claims at preliminary hearings where appropriate, while allowing remaining claims to proceed to a full merits hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 2218673/2024
- Decision date
- 7 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No