XY v Apple Retail Ltd: 2216766/2023
JUDGMENT
[1]The Claimant’s application to amend his Particulars of Claim dated 27th November 2023 with the amended Particulars of Claim dated 21st February 2025 is refused.[2]The Respondent’s application to strike out the Claimant’s claims on the grounds that they have no reasonable prospect of success is upheld in respect of the following claims: 1 of 2 Case Number: 2216766/2023 2.1. Unfair dismissal (s98(4) ERA); 2.2. Notice Pay (breach of contract); 2.3. Harassment related to sex regarding the conduct of individuals known as CD and EF.[3]For the avoidance of doubt the only claims that shall proceed to trial are: 3.1. Direct sex discrimination regarding complaint that the Respondent prefers the evidence of women in harassment investigations; 3.2. Direct discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief regarding complaint that the Respondent prefers the evidence of Muslims in harassment investigations.