Mr M Farkas v Hop Engineering Kent Ltd: 2301399/2021
JUDGMENT
[1]The Claimant failed to bring his claim within the statutory time limit set out at Section 111 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 when it was reasonably practicable for him to do so. Accordingly, the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to consider the Claimant’s Claim of unfair dismissal and that Claim is dismissed.[2]The Claimant failed to bring his claim within the statutory time limit set out at section 123 (1) (a) of the Equality Act 2010 but the Tribunal finds that it would be just and equitable for time to be extended pursuant to section 123 (1) (b) of the Equality Act 2010 in respect all of the claims of race discrimination.[3]The listing for this claim shall be amended so as to now be between 5-7 December 2021. All previous directions continue to apply, Employment Judge Self Date: 05 August 2022 Case No: 2301399/2021 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: M M FARKAS Respondent: HOP ENGINEERING (KENT) LTD Held at: London South Employment Tribunals On: 5, 6 and 7 December 2022 Before: Employment Judge L Burge Mr S Khan Mr J Hutchings Representation Claimant: Ms L Lagonigro, Lay Representative Respondent: Ms E Fagbemiro, Solicitor[1]The Claimant’s claim of direct discrimination because of race fails and is dismissed.[2]The Respondent subjected the Claimant to harassment related to race and he is awarded the sum of £12,000 for injury to feelings plus interest of £2,622.25, totaling £14,622.25.