London Borough of Islington and others

(CVP) 1 of 19 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Miss Griselda Amissah Respondents: (1) London Borough of Islington (2) Andrew Turnock (3) Theonitsa Sergides Heard at: Bury St Edmunds Employment Tribunal On: 2 November 2023 Before: Employment Judge Michell (sitting alone) Appearances: For the claimant: In person For the respondent: Ms Sinead King (counsel) RESERVED JUDGMENT 1. The claimant is given permission to amend her claim to add a complaint of race- related harassment in respect of all the allegations of direct race discrimination already specified in her claim form and Further and Better Particulars dated 26 June 2023 (though all such claims are dismissed pursuant to paragraphs 3-5 below). Otherwise, her application to amend her claim is refused. 2. The claim of unfair dismissal was not presented within the applicable time limit. It was reasonably practicable to do so. The claim of unfair dismissal against the first respondent is therefore dismissed. 3. The claims against the second respondent under ss 13 and 26 of the Equality Act 2010 were not presented within the applicable time limit. It is not just and equitable to extend the time limit. All claims against the second respondent are therefore dismissed. 4. The claims against the third respondent under ss 13 and 26 of the Equality Act 2010 were not presented within the applicable time limit. It is not just and equitable to extend the time limit. All claims against the third respondent are therefore dismissed. (CVP) 2 of 19 5. The claimant is to pay a deposit of £700 as a condition of being permitted to continue with her claim of discriminatory constructive dismissal (s. 39(2)(c) EqA) against the first respondent. The terms of the deposit order are set out under separate cover. All other claims against the first respondent are dismissed A. BACKGROUND Listing for today’s hearing 1. By...