Case 2409497/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Ms A O’Driscoll v Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust and 1 other — 2022
- Case reference
- 2409497/2020
- Decision date
- 31 March 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shotter REPRESENTATION
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Ms A O’Driscoll
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis judgment is a short preliminary decision on limitation and jurisdiction only. The Tribunal held that the claimant’s complaint of unlawful discrimination had been presented after the end of the relevant time limit, but that it was just and equitable to extend time to 31 July 2020.
The effect of the decision was that the Tribunal did have jurisdiction to consider the discrimination complaint. No substantive findings on liability, compensation, or remedy are recorded in the extract provided, and no monetary award is mentioned.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Preliminary ruling only: the Tribunal held it had jurisdiction to consider the complaint despite it being presented after the relevant time limit, and extended time on a just and equitable basis. No substantive liability finding is recorded in this judgment. | Upheld | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- just and equitable extension of time limit
Official outcome judgment PDF
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