Case 2307100/2023 · Employment Tribunal
ESTHER EPHRAIM v London Borough of Southwark — 2026
- Case reference
- 2307100/2023
- Decision date
- 16 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Atkins Members
- Venue
- London South
- Panel members
- B Leverton, G Mitchell
Parties
2 namedClaimant
ESTHER EPHRAIM
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal unanimously found that Esther Ephraim's claim for unfair dismissal was not well founded and failed. It also found that her claims of discrimination arising from disability under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 and failure to make reasonable adjustments under sections 20 and 21 of that Act were not well founded and failed.
The disability-related harassment allegations concerning a meeting in February 2023 and multiple phone calls were out of time, and the tribunal found that it was not just and equitable to extend time. The remaining harassment allegations—that the claimant was requested to resign and was pressured and undermined in team meetings—were not well founded and failed. As all claims failed, no monetary award was recorded.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The claim was not well founded and failed. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | The claim of discrimination arising from disability under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded and failed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | The claim of failure to make reasonable adjustments under sections 20 and 21 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded and failed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Harassment | The allegations concerning a February 2023 meeting and multiple phone calls were out of time, and the tribunal found that it was not just and equitable to extend time. The allegations that the claimant was requested to resign and was pressured and undermined in team meetings were not well founded. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- just and equitable extension of time
Official outcome judgment PDF
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