Case 2225902/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Vinokaran v Tesco Stores Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 2225902/2024
- Decision date
- 15 July 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge B Smith
- Venue
- London Central
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Vinokaran
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a public preliminary hearing, Employment Judge B Smith sat alone and considered whether the claims could proceed in light of the applicable time limits. The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal and holiday pay complaints because they were not presented within the applicable time limit and it had been reasonably practicable to present them in time.
The notice pay breach of contract complaint was dismissed upon withdrawal. The tribunal also dismissed the direct race discrimination, direct disability discrimination, unfavourable treatment arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments, and harassment related to disability complaints because they were not presented within the applicable time limit and it was not just and equitable to extend time.
No monetary remedy was awarded in the judgment.
Claims and outcomes
8 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed because the complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable to do so. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Notice pay complaint dismissed upon withdrawal. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Holiday pay | Dismissed because the complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was reasonably practicable to do so. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Race discrimination | Direct race discrimination complaint dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Race | — |
| Disability discrimination | Direct disability discrimination complaint dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Complaint of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit and it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Disability |
Legal tests applied
2 references- reasonably practicable
- just and equitable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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