Ms V Grigorescu v Western Power Distribution (South West) plc: 1406301/2020
JUDGMENT
The unanimous decision of the Tribunal is recorded as follows: The Claimant’s claim that she was victimised contrary to section 27 Equality Act 2010 is dismissed The Claimant’s claim that she was directly discrimination against by the Respondent on the grounds of sex is dismissed The Claimant’s claim that she was directly discrimination against by the Respondent on the grounds of race is dismissed The Claimant’s claim that she was directly discrimination against by the Respondent on the grounds of age is dismissedREASONS
[1]Introduction In a claim form presented to the Tribunal on 30 November 2020, the Claimant brings the following complaints: 1.1. Discrimination on the grounds of sex, race and age (Equality Act 2010, section 13) 1.2. Victimisation (Equality Act 2010, section 27) ACAS Early conciliation commenced on 7 October and a certificate of early conciliation was issued on 2 November 2020. References in this judgment to the agreed hearing bundle are in the form [B/page number] and references to witness statements are in the form [WS/surname/paragraph number].[2]Preliminary Applications At the commencement of the hearing, the Claimant advanced the following applications:2.1 - Adjournment of the proceedings so that the hearing could take place in person rather than remotely;2.2 - An amendment application to include an additional issue in respect of the grievance proceedings;2.3 - An application to call additional witnesses. 2.1 Adjournment of proceedings The Claimant fairly outlined that the hearing was scheduled initially to take place In Person. However, on 20 May 2022, all parties were notified that the hearing would now take place remotely. The format of the hearing was changed at short notice and without consultation. Tribunal decision The Claimant initially objected to a remote format in her email dated 20 May 2022.