Case 6000532/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Miss S Begum v Costain Engineering & Construction Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 6000532/2023
- Decision date
- 12 March 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gray AND
- Panel members
- Mr English, Mr Richardson
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss S Begum
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal, sitting at Southampton by video on 24, 25 and 26 February 2025, unanimously found that the Claimant's complaint of harassment related to sex on 21 December 2022 succeeded, and held that it was just and equitable to extend time for that complaint. The Claimant's further complaints of sex discrimination and harassment related to sex concerning the conclusion on 9 February 2023 and in the grievance, and a complaint of harassment of a sexual nature on 21 December 2022, failed and were dismissed.
For the successful complaint, the Tribunal awarded the Claimant £5,874.40, comprising £5,000 for injury to feelings together with interest at 8% of £874.40 calculated over 2.186 years from 21 December 2022. The Respondent's application for reconsideration was refused pursuant to Rule 70(2) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.
Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing; written reasons will only be provided if requested in accordance with the Tribunal's Notes.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harassment | Harassment related to sex about the conclusion on 9 February 2023 and in the grievance failed and was dismissed. | Dismissed | Sex | — |
| Harassment | Harassment related to sex on 21 December 2022; tribunal found it just and equitable to extend time. | Upheld | Sex | £5,874 |
| Sex discrimination | Sex discrimination complaint about the conclusion on 9 February 2023 and in the grievance failed and was dismissed. | Dismissed | Sex | — |
| Harassment | Harassment related to conduct of a sexual nature on 21 December 2022 failed and was dismissed. | Dismissed | Sex | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £5,874
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 70(2) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024
Official outcome judgment PDF
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