Case 3307007/2022 · Employment Tribunal
IWS v HEC Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 3307007/2022
- Decision date
- 3 July 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Hawksworth Appearances
- Venue
- Reading
Parties
2 namedClaimant
IWS
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary judgment on time limits, not a merits decision. The tribunal held that it was not reasonably practicable for the claimant to start her unfair dismissal claim before the end of the three-month limitation period from termination of employment, and that the claim was then started within a further reasonable period. On that basis, the unfair dismissal complaint could proceed under section 111(2)(b) of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The tribunal also held that the disability discrimination complaints were presented within a period that was just and equitable under section 123(2)(b) of the Equality Act 2010. Those complaints were therefore allowed to proceed as well. The judgment does not record any finding on liability for either claim.
The decision concluded that the claimant’s claims could proceed to a final hearing, and that case management orders for that hearing would be sent separately. No monetary award was made at this stage.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Preliminary issue only: the tribunal held it was not reasonably practicable for the claimant to start the claim within the normal three-month period, and that it was started within a further reasonable period, so the unfair dismissal complaint could proceed under s.111(2)(b) ERA 1996. No merits finding was made. | Other | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | Preliminary issue only: the tribunal held the disability discrimination complaints were brought within a period that was just and equitable under s.123(2)(b) Equality Act 2010, so they could proceed to a final hearing. No merits finding was made. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
4 references- not reasonably practicable
- s.111(2)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996
- just and equitable
- s.123(2)(b) Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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