Mr J McKenzie v Mears Ltd — 2019

Case reference: 2303646/2017
Decision date: 16 January 2019
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Baron Representation
Venue: London South

Indexed: 20 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr J McKenzie

Respondent

Mears Ltd

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

This was a preliminary hearing before Employment Judge Baron on 16 January 2019. The tribunal decided that it was just and equitable under section 123(1)(b) of the Equality Act 2010 to extend the time for bringing Equality Act complaints.

The judgment states that the relevant period was extended so that it commenced on 21 July 2017. The written record does not determine liability or remedy on any substantive discrimination, dismissal, or wages claim.

The tribunal gave reasons orally at the hearing and stated that written reasons would not be provided unless requested within 14 days of the written record being sent.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Other	Preliminary hearing only. The tribunal upheld an application to extend time under section 123(1)(b) Equality Act 2010 so that Equality Act complaints could proceed from 21 July 2017. The judgment did not determine the merits of the pleaded race, sex, unfair dismissal, or unlawful deduction claims.	Upheld	—	—

Legal tests applied

2 references

Official outcome judgment PDF

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