Miss J Jukes v Virgin Media Ltd: 1401242/2016

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 1401242/2016
Miss J JukesClaimantVirgin Media LtdRespondent
Employment Judge RichardsonIn person for claimantMr I MacCabe (instructed by Counsel) for respondentDate 22 March 2017

JUDGMENT

[1]The claim of sex harassment and victimisation under sections 26 and 27 respectively of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the lifting of the claimant’s skirt is out of time and it is not just and equitable to extend time. Accordingly the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear those claims.[2]The claim of victimisation under section 27 Equality Act 2010 in relation to comments allegedly made about the claimant cutting grass, wearing “wellies” and taking a shower is struck out on the grounds it has no reasonable prospect of success.[3]The breach of contract claims in relation to: a) Payment for a water bottle of £0.70. b) Payment of other expenses for £15.00. c) Failure to provide training for staffing the respondent’s stand. d) Advertising the claimant’s job with a company car and mobile telephone. are struck out on the grounds they have no reasonable prospect of success.