Claimant v West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
Preliminary hearing determined that the claim was in time because the tribunal found it just and equitable to extend the time limit. The substantive claim has not yet been determined on its merits.
Facts
Mr Ovcina brought an age discrimination claim against West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The claim was presented outside the normal time limit. The respondent challenged whether the claim was in time. A preliminary hearing was held remotely by video on 4 February 2025 to determine the time limit issue.
Decision
Employment Judge Daniels determined that the age discrimination claim was in time because it was just and equitable to extend the time limit. The claim may proceed to a full hearing on its merits.
Practical note
Tribunals retain discretion to extend time limits for discrimination claims on just and equitable grounds, even where the claim is presented outside the primary limitation period.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3303742/2024
- Decision date
- 11 March 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No