Walker v HBOS PLC [2006] NIIT 471_06 (15 September 2006)

Walker v HBOS PLC [2006] NIIT 471_06 (15 September 2006)

The tribunal found that the alleged discriminatory acts, including failure to make reasonable adjustments and dismissal, constituted a continuing act ending on the date of dismissal (3 December 2005). The claim was presented within the extended statutory time limit, making it in time.

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Citation
[2006] NIIT 471_06
Parties
Claimant: Regina Walker; Respondent: HBOS PLC
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
15 September 2006
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal Disability Discrimination / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
Claim in time
Legal Topics
Time Limits for Discrimination Claims, Reasonable Adjustments, Continuing Act Doctrine
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Time Limits for Discrimination Claims Reasonable Adjustments Continuing Act Doctrine

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Parties

Regina Walker

Claimant

HBOS PLC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal Disability Discrimination / Pre Hearing Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the claimant's complaint of discrimination contrary to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 presented within the specified time limit?
  2. 2 If not, is it just and equitable for the tribunal to consider the claim despite being out of time?

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the alleged discriminatory acts, including failure to make reasonable adjustments and dismissal, constituted a continuing act ending on the date of dismissal (3 December 2005). The claim was presented within the extended statutory time limit, making it in time.

Court Disposition

Claim in time

Orders

  • The claimant's complaint of discrimination contrary to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is in time.