Mrs J Speakman v Scope IT Ltd — 2025

Case reference: 6008210/2024
Decision date: 11 February 2025
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Shotter

Indexed: 23 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mrs J Speakman

Respondent

Scope IT Ltd

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

Mrs J Speakman brought claims of equal pay and sex discrimination against Scope IT Ltd. Employment Judge Shotter, sitting alone, held that both claims under the Equality Act 2010 were not presented within the applicable time limit.

The tribunal found it was not just and equitable to extend the time limit. On that basis, neither claim proceeded to a determination on the merits.

Both claims were therefore dismissed.

Claims and outcomes

2 findings recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Equal pay	The tribunal held the equal pay claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and refused to extend time.	Dismissed	—	—
Sex discrimination	The tribunal held the sex discrimination claim was not presented within the applicable time limit and refused to extend time.	Dismissed	Sex	—

Legal tests applied

1 reference

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