Mr S Moradi Mohades v Boots Management Services Ltd — 2025

The claimant brought disability discrimination complaints arising from his dismissal and from a communication by the respondent to University College London and the General Pharmaceutical Council. The tribunal assumed, for the purposes of the preliminary hearing, that the claimant would establish disabilities within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010.

The tribunal found that the claimant had access to legal advice from an early stage, had engaged with Acas in March 2023, and was aware of facts giving rise to his potential complaints well before presenting the claim on 17 April 2024. It found his reasons for delay unconvincing and concluded that the delay was significant in employment tribunal terms.

The tribunal held that it was not just and equitable to extend time. The disability discrimination claims were therefore dismissed because the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear them, and it was unnecessary to decide the respondent's strike out application.