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16 cases tagged Amendment Refused.
Discrimination claims dismissed as too late: the importance of acting quickly
A tribunal dismissed a former sales consultant's race and religion discrimination claims because they were presented more than six months after her dismissal, and it was not just and equitable to extend time.
Constructive dismissal and discrimination claim dismissed as out of time
A former employee's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination were dismissed after the tribunal refused to extend the time limits, finding the claims were presented too late.
Car salesman's claim over 'paedophile' taunts fails: comments not linked to sexual orientation
An employment tribunal dismissed a car salesman's harassment claim after finding that derogatory comments calling him a paedophile were not related to his sexual orientation. The claimant, who represented himself, was unable to link the abuse to a protected characteristic.
Whistleblowing amendment refused after unfair dismissal claim struck out for insufficient service
A former employee who tried to add whistleblowing and harassment claims months after her unfair dismissal claim was struck out for lack of two years' service. The tribunal refused the amendment due to delay and prejudice to the employer.
Deputy team manager's constructive dismissal claims struck out as out of time
A social worker who resigned claiming constructive dismissal had all her claims struck out after presenting them two weeks late. The tribunal refused amendments and found no reasonable excuse for the delay.
Whistleblowing detriment claim dismissed as nearly a year out of time
A former fixed-term contract worker lost his whistleblowing detriment claim after presenting it nearly a year late. The tribunal also dismissed all other claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Electrician's mate with four days' service withdraws discrimination claims
A tribunal dismissed claims of race and disability discrimination brought by an electrician's mate who worked for only four days, after the claimant withdrew most allegations.
Costs bid fails against former employee who withdrew most claims
An employer's application for £1,435 in costs was dismissed after the tribunal found the former employee had not acted unreasonably and her breach of contract claim had some prospect of success.
Opposition to COVID-19 measures not a protected philosophical belief, tribunal rules
A tribunal has ruled that a Senior Healthcare Assistant's opposition to the Coronavirus pandemic and preventative measures like PCR tests and face masks does not amount to a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010. The claim was dismissed.
Former agency worker's unfair dismissal claim struck out for being 3.5 years late
A former agency worker who waited over three years to bring an unfair dismissal and race discrimination claim had his case struck out as having no reasonable prospects of success. He was also ordered to pay £4,203 in costs.
Whistleblowing amendment refused as out of time: race discrimination claim survives strike out
A former employee who remained employed could not pursue unfair dismissal, and his attempt to add a whistleblowing detriment claim was refused as a new cause of action outside the time limit. However, his race discrimination claim was allowed to proceed.
Chef who threatened manager with knife withdrew unfair dismissal claim at final hearing
A part-time chef who was summarily dismissed for threatening a manager with a knife withdrew his unfair dismissal claim at the final hearing. The tribunal also refused his late application to add a harassment claim.
Unpaid wages claim succeeds but health and safety dismissal claim fails
A tribunal awarded £3,510 for unpaid wages but dismissed claims that the worker was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns about a staircase.
Head of Clinical Governance wins disability status but loses bid to add discrimination claims
A tribunal found that a head of clinical governance was disabled due to depression and anxiety, but refused her application to add race, religion and sex discrimination claims as out of time.
Postwoman dismissed over COVID self-isolation: claim out of time
A postwoman with 20 years' service was dismissed for breaking COVID self-isolation rules, but her unfair dismissal claim was rejected because she filed it too late. The tribunal also refused to add a disability discrimination claim.
Long-serving administrator dismissed for sickness absence: tribunal upholds Coventry University's decision
An employment tribunal has rejected claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination brought by a management support administrator with 18 years' service who was dismissed for capability due to long-term sickness absence.