Claimant v Scope IT LTD
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, resulting in dismissal.
The claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit, resulting in dismissal.
Facts
Mrs Speakman brought claims of equal pay and sex discrimination against her former employer, Scope IT Ltd. The hearing was held in private by video to determine whether her claims were presented in time.
Decision
The tribunal found that both the equal pay and sex discrimination claims were presented outside the applicable time limits. After considering the circumstances, the tribunal determined it was not just and equitable to extend time, and therefore dismissed both claims.
Practical note
Claimants must be vigilant about time limits for discrimination and equal pay claims, as tribunals will not automatically extend time even where the claimant is unrepresented.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6008210/2024
- Decision date
- 7 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Scope IT LTD
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No