Jason Elliott was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2013 and is the Associate Head of School of Law at Ulster University. As a practising barrister, he has developed a largely civil practice representing individuals, companies and public bodies in litigation. This covers a wide range of areas including personal injuries, wills and employment law. In terms of employment law, he has represented both applicants and respondents in the Industrial Tribunal. At Ulster University, Jason lectures extensively on the civil areas of practise such as Equity and Trusts and delivers employment law lectures for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Supreme Court provides some clarity on when state immunity can be used in relation to employment contracts and claims arising therefrom.
The claimant was employed in 2010 by the respondent embassy. She was initially a post-room clerk and later worked as a secretary to the Head of Cultural Affairs before moving back to the post-room. She had the ability to access confidential information through her role but did not do so (she was not aware at the time). The claimant brought claims against the embassy based upon direct discrimination and harassment.
The issue was whether the respondent could plead immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978. The Tribunal held that it could not because the claimant’s
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