Charles v Tesco Stores Ltd [2012] EWCA Civ 1663

The appellant employee made a complaint against the respondent supermarket that he was a victim of race discrimination. The claim failed as it outside the time limit and so the Employment Tribunal did not have the necessary jurisdiction to hear the case. The employee appealed against this decision. The appellant had lodged a grievance against a colleague which was subsequently dismissed but upheld on appeal. He was initially offered compensation payment but this was later withdrawn after a meeting with management. The appellant took proceedings to the Employment Tribunal alleging delay and disparate unfair treatment in how his