Pinco (Bradford) Ltd v Bayliss & Anor [1998] UKEAT 798_97_2503 (25 March 1998)

The Registrar was correct to extend time for the respondents' answer as no prejudice was caused to the employers; the appeal against the Registrar's order was without merit and dismissed. Both appeals should be listed together, and Notes of Evidence are not presently required.

Citation: [1998] UKEAT 798_97_2503
Parties: Employer: Pinco (Bradford) Ltd; Employee/applicant: Mrs Bayliss; Employee/applicant: Mrs McLoughlin
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 25 March 1998
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal Tribunal Directions Hearing and Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Order and Directions for Hearing
Outcome: Appeal against Registrar's order dismissed; directions given for further submissions and joint hearing of appeals.
Legal Topics: Equal Pay, Unfair Dismissal, Victimisation, Procedural Directions, Extension of Time

Employment Law Equal Pay Unfair Dismissal Victimisation Procedural Directions Extension of Time

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Parties

Pinco (Bradford) Ltd

Employer

Mrs Bayliss

Employee/applicant

Mrs McLoughlin

Employee/applicant

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal Tribunal Directions Hearing and Appeal / Appeal Against Registrar's Order and Directions for Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Registrar was correct to extend time for service of respondents' answer
2 Whether both appeals should be heard together
3 Whether Notes of Evidence are required for the appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal against Registrar's order dismissed; directions given for further submissions and joint hearing of appeals.

Orders

Appeal against Registrar's order dismissed
Both appeals to be listed and heard together