Labour Court overturns extension for late race discrimination complaint

The Labour Court allowed Elephant Haulage Limited’s appeal, overturning an extension of time for Mindaugas Juska’s race discrimination complaint. The Court’s determination was dated 6 October 2008; it refused the extension, so the discrimination merits were not decided. The six-month deadline expired on 22 August 2006, but the Equality Tribunal received the complaint on 13 September, 22 days late. The Court noted that Juska had legal advice and had been told to return the forms immediately, but did not do so for more than six weeks without explanation.