Case 2401554/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs S Zesmin v Sarah Barnes and 3 others — 2025
- Case reference
- 2401554/2024
- Decision date
- 8 December 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Porter
Parties
5 namedClaimant
Mrs S Zesmin
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal dealt with preliminary issues about time limits and amendment. It recorded that direct discrimination allegations against Sarah Barnes had been presented out of time, but decided that it was just and equitable to extend time so that those allegations could proceed to the final hearing.
The tribunal did not decide liability on the discrimination, victimisation, part-time worker, unlawful deduction of wages, or constructive dismissal issues. It directed that whether there was a continuing act of discriminatory conduct, and whether parts of the claim were out of time, would be determined at the final hearing. By consent, the claimant was granted leave to amend her claim to include the claims in the agreed List of Issues.
Claims and outcomes
7 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment records that a previous preliminary hearing dismissed the claim of unfair dismissal upon withdrawal. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Constructive dismissal | The judgment records that the claimant was granted leave to amend to include constructive unfair dismissal; liability was not determined. | Other | — | — |
| Race discrimination | The judgment determined time and amendment issues only. It extended time for direct discrimination allegations against Sarah Barnes and left continuing-act/time issues for the final hearing. | Other | Race | — |
| Religion or belief discrimination | The judgment determined time and amendment issues only. It extended time for direct discrimination allegations against Sarah Barnes and left continuing-act/time issues for the final hearing. | Other | Religion or belief | — |
| Victimisation | The claim was identified in the agreed List of Issues and included by amendment, but liability was not determined. | Other | — | — |
| Part-time worker regulations | The claim was identified in the agreed List of Issues and included by amendment, but liability was not determined. | Other | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.123(1)(a) Equality Act 2010
- just and equitable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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