Case 2403004/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M Whittaker v Environment Agency — 2023
- Case reference
- 2403004/2023
- Decision date
- 21 November 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Leach
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr M Whittaker
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing, the tribunal considered limitation issues for the claimant's complaints of unfair constructive dismissal and detriments on the grounds of protected disclosures. It found that those complaints were not presented within the applicable time limits under sections 111 and 48 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and that it had been reasonably practicable for the claimant to present them in time.
The tribunal also considered the sex discrimination complaint under the Equality Act 2010. It found that this complaint was not presented within the applicable time limit under section 123, and that it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit.
The claim was therefore dismissed. No remedy was awarded in the judgment.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructive dismissal | The complaint was described as unfair (constructive dismissal) and was dismissed as not presented within the applicable time limit under section 111 Employment Rights Act 1996; the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present it in time. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Whistleblowing | The complaint of detriments on the grounds of protected disclosures was dismissed as not presented within the applicable time limit under section 48 Employment Rights Act 1996; the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present it in time. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Sex discrimination | The sex discrimination complaint under the Equality Act 2010 was dismissed as not presented within the applicable time limit under section 123 Equality Act 2010; the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Sex | — |
Legal tests applied
5 references- section 111 Employment Rights Act 1996
- section 48 Employment Rights Act 1996
- reasonably practicable
- section 123 Equality Act 2010
- just and equitable
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