Case 6002158/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Claimant v Preston v Sapcote Parish Council — 2025
- Case reference
- 6002158/2024
- Decision date
- 25 February 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Adkinson
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claimant
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal heard evidence and submissions on 25 February 2025 in a judgment given by Employment Judge Adkinson sitting alone. It first considered the unfair dismissal claim and found that it had not been presented in time. The tribunal held that it was reasonably practicable to have presented that claim in time, so it did not have jurisdiction to hear it and dismissed it.
The tribunal then considered the sex discrimination and disability discrimination claims. It found that those claims had also not been presented in time, but decided that it was just and equitable to extend time for their presentation. Those claims were therefore allowed to proceed in the normal way, and this judgment did not determine their merits.
The tribunal also made a finding that Ms Preston was disabled at all material times because of a physical or mental impairment. The effects identified were that she was unable to process information set out in long emails, found unfamiliar situations overwhelming, struggled with unplanned social interactions, and struggled with sensory perceptions.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Claim was presented out of time; the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to present it in time and therefore had no jurisdiction to hear it. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Sex discrimination | Claim was presented out of time, but the tribunal held it was just and equitable to extend time. The claim was to proceed in the normal way; no merits decision was made in this judgment. | Other | Sex | — |
| Disability discrimination | Claim was presented out of time, but the tribunal held it was just and equitable to extend time. The tribunal also found that the claimant was disabled at the material time. The claim was to proceed in the normal way; no merits decision was made in this judgment. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- reasonably practicable
- just and equitable
Official outcome judgment PDF
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