Case 2306578/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Brian Sidell v Surrey County Council — 2025
- Case reference
- 2306578/2023
- Decision date
- 10 February 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge N Wilson Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Brian Sidell
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr Brian Sidell brought claims against Surrey County Council for constructive unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, failure to make reasonable adjustments, harassment relating to disability, and direct discrimination on the grounds of sex. The hearing was before Employment Judge N Wilson at London South by video on 5 February 2025.
The tribunal held that the constructive unfair dismissal complaint and the wrongful dismissal claim were not presented within the applicable time limit. It found that it was reasonably practicable to present them in time, so the dismissal and notice pay complaints were dismissed.
The tribunal also held that the claims for failure to make reasonable adjustments, harassment relating to disability, and direct sex discrimination were presented out of time. It found that it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit for those Equality Act claims, and they were dismissed.
With no surviving claims, the judgment brought the claimant's case to an end. No monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
5 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment refers to the complaint as 'constructive unfair dismissal' under the Employment Rights Act 1996. It was found to be presented out of time, and the tribunal held it was reasonably practicable to present it in time. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Wrongful dismissal | Notice pay claim dismissed because it was not presented within the applicable time limit. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | Failure to make reasonable adjustments claim dismissed as out of time; the tribunal refused to extend time because it was not just and equitable to do so. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Harassment | Harassment relating to disability was dismissed as out of time, with no extension because it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Sex discrimination | Direct discrimination on the grounds of sex was dismissed as out of time, and the tribunal declined to extend time on a just and equitable basis. | Dismissed | Sex | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- reasonably practicable
- just and equitable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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