Case 2402346/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Miss B Mills v The Co-operative Academies Trust — 2026
- Case reference
- 2402346/2025
- Decision date
- 6 May 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
- Venue
- Manchester
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss B Mills
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the hearing in Manchester on 6 May 2026, the tribunal dismissed Miss B Mills's complaints against The Co-operative Academies Trust of unfair dismissal, including automatic unfair dismissal, detriment for making a protected disclosure and breach of contract. It found that these complaints had not been presented within the applicable time limits and that it had been reasonably practicable to present them in time.
The tribunal also dismissed the sexual harassment complaint because it had been presented outside the applicable time limit. It found that it was not just and equitable to extend time. The hearing listed for 7 September 2026 was cancelled. The judgment records no monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Includes automatic unfair dismissal. Dismissed because the complaints were presented out of time and it was reasonably practicable to present them within the applicable time limit. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Whistleblowing | Detriment for making a protected disclosure. Dismissed because the complaint was presented out of time and it was reasonably practicable to present it within the applicable time limit. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Dismissed because the complaint was presented out of time and it was reasonably practicable to present it within the applicable time limit. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Harassment | Sexual harassment. Dismissed because the complaint was presented out of time and the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. | Dismissed | Sex | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- Reasonably practicable to present complaints within the applicable time limit
- Just and equitable to extend the time limit
Official outcome judgment PDF
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