Green v Intepress Ltd [2007] NIIT 317_07IT (01 November 2007)

Green v Intepress Ltd [2007] NIIT 317_07IT (01 November 2007)

The tribunal found that the claimant acted promptly once aware of his rights, delays were due to union difficulties, and the short delay did not prejudice the respondent. It is just and equitable to allow the claim out of time.

Citation
[2007] NIIT 317_07IT
Parties
Claimant: Kevin Christopher Green; Respondent: Interpress Ltd
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
01 November 2007
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
time limit extended; claim allowed to proceed
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Time Limits, Just and Equitable Extension
Employment Law Age Discrimination Time Limits Just and Equitable Extension

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Parties

Kevin Christopher Green

Claimant

Interpress Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is just and equitable to extend the time limit for presenting an age discrimination claim under Regulation 48(4) of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant acted promptly once aware of his rights, delays were due to union difficulties, and the short delay did not prejudice the respondent. It is just and equitable to allow the claim out of time.

Court Disposition

time limit extended; claim allowed to proceed

Orders

  • The claim will be considered despite being out of time.