Case 2402332/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs C Oldenburg v Department for Work and Pensions — 2020
- Case reference
- 2402332/2020
- Decision date
- 3 November 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shotter
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs C Oldenburg
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant presented a claim for constructive unfair dismissal on 19 March 2020. The Tribunal found that the effective date of termination was 15 January 2015 and that ACAS Early Conciliation took place between 11 and 16 March 2020. It was satisfied that it had been reasonably practicable to present the complaint within the three-month time limit, and that the complaint had not been presented within any further reasonable period. The Tribunal therefore found it had no jurisdiction and dismissed the complaint.
The claimant also brought a disability discrimination complaint under sections 20-22 of the Equality Act 2010. The Tribunal found that it was presented more than three months after the act complained of, treated as done on 15 January 2015, and that in all the circumstances it was not just and equitable to extend time. That claim was dismissed.
The age discrimination complaint was brought under section 19 of the Equality Act 2010. The Tribunal found that it was presented more than three months after the act complained of, identified as November 2014, and that it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. That claim was dismissed.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructive dismissal | The judgment describes the complaint as constructive unfair dismissal and states it was out of time; the Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to consider it and dismissed the complaint. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | The complaint was brought under sections 20-22 of the Equality Act 2010 and dismissed as out of time; the Tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Age discrimination | The complaint was brought under section 19 of the Equality Act 2010 and dismissed as out of time; the Tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Age | — |
Legal tests applied
4 references- reasonably practicable
- just and equitable
- sections 20-22 Equality Act 2010
- section 19 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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