Claimant v Partnerships in Care Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's complaint of direct race discrimination. The tribunal heard oral evidence over three days and oral reasons were provided at the hearing, but written reasons were not requested at that time.
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's complaint of direct sex discrimination. The tribunal heard oral evidence over three days and oral reasons were provided at the hearing, but written reasons were not requested at that time.
Facts
The claimant, Mr G Mboko, brought claims of direct race and sex discrimination against his employer, Partnerships in Care Limited, a healthcare company. The case was heard over three days in January 2025 via CVP remote hearing. The tribunal heard oral evidence from both parties and delivered oral reasons for its decision at the conclusion of the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both of the claimant's complaints of direct race and sex discrimination. The tribunal provided oral reasons at the hearing, which were sufficient for the parties at that time, and neither party requested written reasons within the hearing or within the 14-day period following.
Practical note
A claimant bringing dual discrimination claims based on race and sex must establish sufficient evidence to shift the burden of proof to the employer, and mere allegations without supporting evidence will result in dismissal of the claims.
Case details
- Case number
- 3304934/2023
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep