Mr T Simpson v Burberry Limited — 2020

Case reference: 3203035/2019
Decision date: 9 July 2020
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge McLaren Representation
Venue: East London Hearing Centre

Indexed: 21 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr T Simpson

Respondent

Burberry Limited

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

At the hearing on 2 July 2020 before Employment Judge McLaren, the tribunal dismissed the claimant's race discrimination claim insofar as it related to alleged failures to promote in April 2017, June 2017 and May 2018. The tribunal found that that claim had been presented outside the appropriate time limit.

The tribunal also held that it was not just and equitable to extend time in all the circumstances of the case. No remedy was awarded on this claim.

The judgment records that the claimant's unfair dismissal claim, race discrimination claim arising from dismissal, and breach of contract claim for failure to pay notice pay continued.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Race discrimination	The claim for race discrimination arising from failure to promote the claimant in April 2017, June 2017 and May 2018 was dismissed because it was brought outside the appropriate time limit and it was not just and equitable to extend time in all the circumstances.	Dismissed	Race	—

Official outcome judgment PDF

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