Employment Tribunal case timeline (with health milestones)

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As the Claimant, I file an urgent claim to the Tribunal for Interim Relief (#3306483/2024) six days after my unfair dismissal on 2 July, alleging protected disclosures (whistleblowing). Interim Relief would maintain my pay during the litigation.

Since January 2023, I have had long-Covid. Emotional distress triggers flare-ups. I have used cupping therapy (pictured). 

Two days before representing myself at the ET, I attended A&E with shortness of breath. Because my vital signs were normal, my symptoms were considered anxiety-related.

I sought interim relief at this one-day hearing, but the application was refused as the evidence available did not meet the required threshold. A key document disclosed by the Hill Group was overly redacted and was only properly disclosed in April 2025, following a year-long investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

As the Claimant, I file a second claim (3311035/2024), within the time limit, to consolidate and expand the Interim Relief application and set out the full background and allegations for the Tribunal to consider.

The Tribunal decides that the two claims (3306483/2024 and 3311035/2024) should be considered together, as they raise related issues. As the Claimant, I request the order confirming this on 7 November 2025.

An MRI identified diffuse adenomyosis. Over half-term, I underwent a total hysterectomy including the uterus and ovaries, which unexpectedly led to a noticeable improvement in my breathing.

The Tribunal conducts a full-day Case Management Hearing to define the issues, settle the wording of the claims, and make the required orders following a detailed review of the case. A Case Management Summary with Orders follows on 19 May.

In its Orders, the Tribunal directs a further two-day Preliminary Hearing (July 2025) to decide if the Claimant’s belief is protected under the Equality Act 2010 and whether a sex discrimination allegation is out of time.

An MRI of my spine, requested by my neurologist, unexpectedly identified a 2.3cm lesion in my upper right lung. It is thought to be either an indolent adenocarcinoma or pulmonary adenomyosis.

As the Claimant, I submit my witness statement for upload ahead of the two-day Preliminary Hearing. It provides evidence that my belief in social and environmental justice should be protected and clarifies why one sex discrimination allegation remains in time.

A CT scan with radioactive isotope imaging shows no evidence of aggressive cancer, and all blood tests are within normal limits. I was referred to surgeons at the Royal Papworth Hospital.

A two-day Preliminary Hearing is convened to determine the protected belief and time-limit issues. As Claimant, I provide sworn evidence and am cross-examined by opposing counsel. Written summaries are submitted at the close of day one.

As Claimant, I formally apply to strike out the Respondent’s defence on the basis that it has no reasonable prospect of success and is an abuse of process. I also seek confirmation of any objections to publishing my evidence from the public hearing on 30-31 July.

The Respondent opposes the Claimant’s strike-out application and objects to the Claimant's request to publish her evidence from the public hearing on 30-31 July.

The Tribunal rules that the Claimant’s belief in social and environmental justice is not protected under the Equality Act 2010 and that the sex discrimination claim is out of time. Both preliminary issues are dismissed. The ruling was sent out on 3 November 2025. 

I am admitted to the Royal Papworth Hospital for surgery to remove the affected segment of my right lung. The anticipated six week recovery period prevents me from returning to normal activities until January 2026.

As Claimant, I submit an application ahead of any appeal asking the Tribunal to reconsider (Rule 70) its finding on protected belief and its ruling that part of my sex discrimination claim was out of time. I argue that both should proceed. I also request reassignment of my case to a different Judge (Rule 72).

I lodged an appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, dated 14 December 2025, against the reserved judgment issued on 30 October 2025 and circulated on 3 November 2025. The appeal concerns the dismissal of two preliminary issues determined at the July 2025 preliminary hearing.

A further Preliminary Hearing case management discussion is scheduled to begin at Watford Employment Tribunal at 10am via CVP, with one day allocated to managing the remaining claims.