Case 2307467/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Miss Thurston v Rnib — 2022
- Case reference
- 2307467/2020
- Decision date
- 15 February 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Braganza Appearances
- Venue
- London South
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss Thurston
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary hearing before Employment Judge Braganza on 20 January 2022 concerning Miss Thurston’s complaint against RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind). The judgment concerns a disability discrimination complaint framed as a breach of the duty to make reasonable adjustments.
The tribunal held that the claim had not been presented within the time limit in section 123(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010. It then decided that it was just and equitable to extend time under section 123(1)(b) of the Act. As a result, the claim was allowed to proceed to a final hearing.
The judgment does not determine liability on the underlying reasonable adjustments complaint and does not record any award or other remedy. It is limited to the limitation issue and the extension of time decision.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Preliminary hearing only. The tribunal found the reasonable adjustments complaint was presented out of time under section 123(1)(a) Equality Act 2010, but extended time under section 123(1)(b) so the claim could proceed to a final hearing. No merits determination was made. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- section 123(1)(a) Equality Act 2010
- section 123(1)(b) Equality Act 2010
- just and equitable extension of time
Official outcome judgment PDF
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