Claimant v Crystal Care Solutions Ltd

All allegations of harassment on grounds of religion or belief by third respondent Nathan Simpson related to incidents before 14 June 2023 (mince pies with alcohol, pork/dog comments, Dubai bomb comment, rainbow scarf). Tribunal found no reasonable prospect of claimant showing these were part of conduct extending over time or that it would be just and equitable to extend time given forensic prejudice to individual respondent, lack of medical evidence supporting health reasons for delay, and claimant being well enough to work and raise grievances during relevant period.

Allegations that Nathan Simpson touched claimant despite her religious objections to being touched by men all occurred before December 2022. Tribunal found claimant failed to explain connection between these incidents and later suspension allegation, and had no reasonable prospect of showing conduct extending over time or just and equitable extension given significant delay and prejudice to individual respondent who now faces serious allegations many months after alleged conduct.

Allegation that second respondent Rebecca Hilditch used offensive term 'Paki' in December 2022 is out of time, but tribunal found claimant had more than fanciful prospect of showing connection to later suspension and disciplinary process through alleged ongoing hostility after claimant raised concerns. Tribunal considered there may be connection between conduct related to claimant's Pakistani heritage and Muslim religion, and that issues require full evidence at final hearing to determine time limits and continuing conduct.

Claims relating to claimant's suspension in June 2023 and subsequent disciplinary process are in time under second claim. Claimant argues suspension and safeguarding concerns were discriminatory and connected to earlier harassment and her complaints about treatment. These claims proceed to final hearing.