Claimant v Costain Engineering & Construction Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found harassment related to sex occurred on 21 December 2022. Time was extended on just and equitable grounds to allow this out of time complaint to proceed.
The tribunal found the complaint of sex discrimination about the conclusion on 9 February 2023 and in the grievance did not succeed on the evidence and was dismissed.
The tribunal found the complaint of harassment related to sex about the conclusion on 9 February 2023 and in the grievance did not succeed on the evidence and was dismissed.
The tribunal found the complaint of harassment related to conduct of a sexual nature on 21 December 2022 did not succeed and was dismissed.
Facts
The claimant, Miss Begum, brought claims of sex discrimination and harassment against her former employer Costain Engineering & Construction Limited. The key incident occurred on 21 December 2022, with further allegations concerning events on 9 February 2023 and related grievance matters. The claimant represented herself throughout the three-day hearing before a full tribunal panel.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on one harassment claim relating to sex discrimination on 21 December 2022, extending time on just and equitable grounds. All other claims including sex discrimination and harassment related to events on 9 February 2023 and in the grievance process failed. The tribunal awarded £5,000 for injury to feelings plus interest of £874.40.
Practical note
Even where most claims fail, tribunals may extend time on just and equitable grounds for discrete acts of harassment if there is good reason, and a self-represented claimant can succeed on at least part of their discrimination claim.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6000532/2023
- Decision date
- 26 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No