Claimant v Vertue Motors (VMC) Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was not brought within the statutory time limits under the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal did not consider it just and equitable to extend the time limit and the claim was therefore dismissed.
The claim was not brought within the statutory time limits under the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to bring the claim in time and therefore dismissed it.
The claim was not brought within the statutory time limits under the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to bring the claim in time and therefore dismissed it.
Facts
The claimant, Mr Ali Saeed, brought claims of race discrimination and unlawful deduction of wages/breach of contract against his former employer, Vertue Motors (VMC) Ltd. The hearing was conducted remotely by video. The claimant appeared in person without legal representation, while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all claims on the basis that they were brought outside the statutory time limits. For the race discrimination claim, the tribunal did not consider it just and equitable to extend time under the Equality Act 2010. For the wages and contract claims, the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to bring the claims in time under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants face significant risks when missing tribunal time limits, as tribunals may find no just and equitable grounds for extension even in discrimination cases.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3304734/2024
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No