Claimant v JD Wetherspoon PLC
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal did not have jurisdiction to consider the complaint because it was presented after the end of the relevant time limit and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
Facts
Mr Hogan brought a disability discrimination complaint against JD Wetherspoon PLC. The claim was presented to the tribunal after the statutory time limit had expired. A preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the complaint and whether time should be extended.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim on the basis that it did not have jurisdiction to consider it. The complaint was presented out of time and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit under the Equality Act provisions.
Practical note
Claimants must strictly observe time limits for bringing disability discrimination claims, as tribunals will dismiss claims presented late unless exceptional circumstances make it just and equitable to extend time.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 2402859/2024
- Decision date
- 13 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No