Case 2503462/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Ms K Houson v Care Quality Commission — 2020
- Case reference
- 2503462/2019
- Decision date
- 20 November 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge J Bax Representation
- Venue
- Bristol
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms K Houson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal considered jurisdictional time issues in claims brought by Ms Houson against the Care Quality Commission. It found that the claims of unfair dismissal, automatically unfair dismissal, detriment for making a protected disclosure, unlawful deductions from wages and breach of contract had been presented out of time, and that it had been reasonably practicable for the claimant to present them in time.
The Tribunal also found that the race and disability discrimination claims had been presented out of time and that it was not just and equitable to extend time. It therefore held that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the claims and struck them out.
Claims and outcomes
6 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment refers to claims of unfair dismissal and automatically unfair dismissal; both were presented out of time and the Tribunal found it had no jurisdiction. | Struck out | — | — |
| Whistleblowing | The judgment describes this as detriment for making a protected disclosure, presented out of time. | Struck out | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Presented out of time; the Tribunal found it had no jurisdiction. | Struck out | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Presented out of time; the Tribunal found it had no jurisdiction. | Struck out | — | — |
| Race discrimination | Presented out of time; the Tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Struck out | Race | — |
| Disability discrimination | Presented out of time; the Tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Struck out | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- reasonably practicable
- just and equitable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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