R v I G [2014] NIIT 02085_13IT (14 March 2014)

R v I G [2014] NIIT 02085_13IT (14 March 2014)

The tribunal exercised its discretion to allow the claimant to amend her claim to include race discrimination and sexual harassment and to add G as a second respondent, finding it just and equitable to do so if necessary.

Citation
[2014] NIIT 02085_13IT
Parties
Claimant: R; Respondent: I; Respondent: G
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
14 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
Leave to amend claim granted; G joined as second respondent.
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Sexual Harassment, Race Discrimination, Amendment of Claim, Joinder of Parties
Employment Law Discrimination Law Constructive Dismissal Sexual Harassment Race Discrimination Amendment of Claim Joinder of Parties

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Parties

R

Claimant

I

Respondent

G

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant should be permitted to amend her claim to include claims of race discrimination and sexual harassment
  2. 2 Whether the application to amend is within the three month time-limit
  3. 3 If not, whether it is just and equitable to extend time for the amendment

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal exercised its discretion to allow the claimant to amend her claim to include race discrimination and sexual harassment and to add G as a second respondent, finding it just and equitable to do so if necessary.

Court Disposition

Leave to amend claim granted; G joined as second respondent.

Orders

  • Claimant to specify amendments and supporting facts by 18 March 2014
  • G joined as second respondent; joinder order to be issued