Case 6006189/2025 · Employment Tribunal
WS v UW and Others — 2025
- Case reference
- 6006189/2025
- Decision date
- 6 February 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Dawson Appearances
- Venue
- Southampton
Parties
2 namedClaimant
WS
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a preliminary hearing about whether the claims had been presented in time and, if not, whether time should be extended. The claimant brought complaints of sex-related harassment, notice pay, holiday pay and arrears of pay. The tribunal noted difficulties in deciding some limitation points without making factual findings reserved for a final hearing.
The tribunal held that the harassment related to sex claims were presented within such period as it considered just and equitable, without needing to decide whether there had been a continuing act. It dismissed breach of contract and holiday pay claims arising from the first period of engagement as out of time, finding that it had been reasonably practicable to present those claims within the primary time limit.
The tribunal found that breach of contract and holiday pay claims arising from the second period of engagement were in time. The question of limitation for unauthorised deductions from wages was adjourned to the final hearing. The respondents' application for costs was dismissed.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harassment | The tribunal decided that the harassment related to sex claims were presented within such period as it considered just and equitable; the merits were not determined. | Other | Sex | — |
| Breach of contract | The breach of contract claim for the first period of engagement was dismissed as out of time. The claim for the second period of engagement was found to be in time and was not determined on the merits. | Other | — | — |
| Holiday pay | The holiday pay claim for the first period of engagement was dismissed as out of time. The claim for the second period of engagement was found to be in time and was not determined on the merits. | Other | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The question of whether any unauthorised deduction from wages claims were presented outside the relevant limitation period was adjourned to the final hearing. | Other | — | — |
Legal tests applied
5 references- E v X L, Z (UKEAT/0080/20/RN)
- section 123 Equality Act 2010
- Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994 article 7
- Working Time Regulations 1998 regulation 30
- Employment Rights Act 1996 section 23
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