Claimant v Teleperformance Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was presented outside the statutory time limit under section 123 Equality Act 2010 and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time, resulting in dismissal for lack of jurisdiction.
Facts
Mr Douglas brought discrimination claims against his former employer Teleperformance Limited. The case came before the tribunal for a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claims were presented in time. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by an HR manager.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claims for lack of jurisdiction, finding they were presented outside the statutory time limit under section 123 Equality Act 2010. The tribunal concluded it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit to allow the claims to proceed.
Practical note
Discrimination claims must be brought within strict time limits and tribunals will only extend time where it is just and equitable to do so, applying discretionary factors that claimants must actively address.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6001354/2024
- Decision date
- 14 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No