Case 2201243/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr H Travers of Counsel For the v Respondent — 2019
- Case reference
- 2201243/2019
- Decision date
- 22 October 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Palca Appearances
- Venue
- London Central
Parties
1 namedClaimant
Mr H Travers of Counsel For the
Respondent
- —
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing on 22 October 2019 before Employment Judge Palca, the tribunal considered the claimant's application to extend time for bringing a harassment claim on the ground of sexual orientation. The judgment records that the tribunal extended time on the basis that it was just and equitable to do so.
The respondent's argument that the claim should be struck out under Rule 37 of the Employment Tribunal Rules, or dismissed on the determination of a preliminary issue, failed. The judgment does not decide the substantive merits of the harassment allegation; it determines only that the claim may proceed out of time.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harassment | Preliminary hearing only. The tribunal extended time for bringing the harassment on the ground of sexual orientation claim on a just and equitable basis, and rejected the respondent's application to strike out under Rule 37 or dismiss on a preliminary issue. The merits of the harassment claim were not determined. | Other | Sexual orientation | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- just and equitable
- Rule 37 of the ET rules
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