Case 3303830/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Ms E Bentley v Mr C Lord and 1 other — 2026
- Case reference
- 3303830/2024
- Decision date
- 10 July 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Baran
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Ms E Bentley
Respondents
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a hearing before Employment Judge Baran on 8 July 2026, the tribunal found that Ms Bentley's claim of harassment related to sex, described in the judgment as sexual harassment, had not been presented within the applicable time limit.
The tribunal found it just and equitable to extend the time limit and ruled that the claim would proceed. This judgment did not determine the merits of the harassment claim or record any remedy. Summary reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harassment | The tribunal decided only the limitation issue. It extended time on a just and equitable basis, allowing the sexual harassment claim to proceed; the merits were not determined. | Other | Sex | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- just and equitable extension of time
Official outcome judgment PDF
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