Case 6001047/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Ms A Brown v Bank of Ireland (UK) plc — 2024
- Case reference
- 6001047/2023
- Decision date
- 21 June 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge P Cadney Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms A Brown
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought claims of disability and race discrimination arising from events during her employment, including alleged failures to appoint or promote her and alleged treatment connected with sickness absence and interviews. The tribunal assumed for the preliminary issue that there was a significant probability the claimant would be held to be disabled within the meaning of section 6 Equality Act 2010, but the issue before it was whether the claims could proceed despite being out of time.
The tribunal found that the claim was presented at least about eight months outside the primary limitation period. It accepted that the respondent would face very significant evidential prejudice if the claims proceeded, particularly because records relating to the claimant's job applications were no longer available and some witnesses had limited recollection or might not be available.
Balancing the prejudice to both parties, the tribunal concluded that it was not just and equitable to extend time. The claimant's claims were therefore dismissed as having been presented out of time.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Dismissed at preliminary hearing as presented out of time; the tribunal was not persuaded it was just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Race discrimination | Dismissed at preliminary hearing as presented out of time; the tribunal was not persuaded it was just and equitable to extend time. | Dismissed | Race | — |
| Harassment | The pleaded allegations included disability-related and race-related harassment allegations; these were dismissed with the discrimination claims as out of time. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
5 references- s.123 Equality Act 2010
- Robertson v Bexley Community Centre t/a Leisure Link
- British Coal Corporation v Keeble
- s.33 Limitation Act 1980
- Adedeji v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
Official outcome judgment PDF
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