B v. A & Anor [2008] UKEAT 0505_07_1706 (17 June 2008)

B v. A & Anor [2008] UKEAT 0505_07_1706 (17 June 2008)

The Tribunal did not err in law in its approach to the standard of proof, the treatment of the acts as a continuing act, or the extension of time. The Tribunal was entitled to find the acts constituted harassment, were unwanted, and that the claim against B could proceed. The appeal was dismissed.

Citation
[2008] UKEAT 0505_07_1706
Parties
Appellant: B.; First Respondent: A.; Second Respondent / Claimant: C.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 June 2008
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Tribunal Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Harassment, Vicarious Liability, Extension of Time, Continuing Act, Standard of Proof

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Parties

B.

Appellant

A.

First Respondent

C.

Second Respondent / Claimant

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Against Tribunal Decision

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal misdirected itself regarding the standard of proof for serious allegations
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal erred in treating distinct acts as a continuing act for limitation purposes
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal was justified in extending time for the claim against the individual respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal did not err in law in its approach to the standard of proof, the treatment of the acts as a continuing act, or the extension of time. The Tribunal was entitled to find the acts constituted harassment, were unwanted, and that the claim against B could proceed. The appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Remedies to be determined by the Tribunal