Case 2212714/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Miss S Quinn, Solicitor For v Mr James Lister, Solicitor Interpreter: Ms M Nawrocka — 2024
- Case reference
- 2212714/2023
- Decision date
- 7 May 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Brown
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss S Quinn, Solicitor For
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant was dismissed on 23 March 2023 and, after ACAS early conciliation, the last day for presenting an unfair dismissal claim in time was 19 July 2023. The tribunal found that she had consulted Polish-speaking legal advisers shortly after dismissal, knew of her rights and of the deadline, and had more than seven weeks after the ACAS certificate in which to present the claim. It rejected her case that depression, medication, or language difficulties prevented timely presentation, noting the lack of contemporaneous medical evidence and her ability to give detailed instructions on 20 July 2023.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because the claim was presented one day late and the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present it in time under s.111 Employment Rights Act 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Race discrimination | Indirect race discrimination complaint concerning alleged failures to provide a Polish interpreter at investigatory and disciplinary hearings. The tribunal found it was out of time and that it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Race | — |
| Breach of contract | Withdrawn by email dated 9 November 2023. The claimant asked that no dismissal judgment be issued so she could pursue proceedings in another court; the tribunal agreed not to issue a dismissal judgment. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Withdrawn together with the breach of contract complaint. The tribunal did not issue a dismissal judgment. | Withdrawn | — | — |
Legal tests applied
13 references- s.111(2) Employment Rights Act 1996
- not reasonably practicable
- Porter v Bandridge Ltd
- Palmer and Saunders v Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
- s.123 Equality Act 2010
- just and equitable
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Official outcome judgment PDF
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