MA v Merck Sharpe and Dohme Ltd: EAT 14 Apr 2008

EAT Race Discrimination – Continuing Act
Practice and Procedure – Striking-out/dismissal
Allegations of racial discrimination occurring over lengthy period of time. Meaning of ‘act extending over a period’ and the Employment Tribunal’s approach on a pre hearing review. Claimant’s appeal from case management decision to limit allegations dismissed.

Citations:

[2008] UKEAT 0487 – 07 – 1404

Links:

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Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

CitedOwusu v London Fire and Civil Defence Authority EAT 1-Mar-1995
The employee complained of his employer’s repeated failure to regrade him, and alleged discrimination. The employer said his claim was out of time.
Held: Mummery J made the distinction between single acts of discrimination, and continuing . .
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Employment, Discrimination

Updated: 14 July 2022; Ref: scu.266732