Case 2602677/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Glyn Roberts v AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Ltd — 2024
- Case reference
- 2602677/2023
- Decision date
- 25 June 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Singh Representation
- Venue
- Midlands East
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Glyn Roberts
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant was dismissed on 26 July 2023 after a disciplinary procedure concerning allegations that he had shown a younger female colleague an explicit image of himself and made a lewd comment. He brought claims for unfair dismissal and direct age and sex discrimination, but the tribunal found that the relevant date for time limits was the effective date of termination, 26 July 2023.
The tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim was presented outside the applicable time limit and that it had been reasonably practicable for the claimant to present it in time. The claimant had obtained advice from a solicitor during the disciplinary investigation and had assistance from trade union representatives at the disciplinary hearing and appeal.
The age and sex discrimination claims were also presented out of time. The tribunal declined to extend time on a just and equitable basis, taking into account the reasons for delay, the claimant's access to advice, and its assessment that the discrimination claims were not fully formed and did not have reasonable prospects of success even taken at their highest.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed because the claim was presented out of time and the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present it within the applicable time limit. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Age discrimination | Direct age discrimination claim dismissed as out of time; the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Age | — |
| Sex discrimination | Direct sex discrimination claim dismissed as out of time; the tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Sex | — |
Legal tests applied
6 references- Section 111 Employment Rights Act 1996
- Palmer and anor v Southend-on-Sea Borough Council 1984 ICR 372
- Asda Stores Ltd v Kauser EAT 0165/07
- Lowri Beck Services Ltd v Brophy 2019 EWCA Civ 2490
- Dedman v British Building and Engineering Appliances Ltd 1974 ICR 53
- s.123 Equality Act 2010
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