One off acts with ongoing consequences – an analysis by Joseph England

22nd September 2025

Joseph England analyses the case of Mr N Ahmed v Capital Arches Group Limited  EAT 133, in which the EAT considered an ET’s decision that claims were presented out of time and the refusal to extend time on the ‘just and equitable’ basis. In doing so, the EAT analyses the distinction between events that occur as one off events with ongoing consequences and conduct extending over a period.

This judgment will be of particular interest to practitioners instructed on claims involving a complaint about a change in duty, demotion or failure to promote. The case suggests that such events are most likely best seen as one off acts despite their ongoing consequences, unless there is an underlying discriminatory policy being implemented by the employer.

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Joseph England specialises in Employment Law and Business & Commercial Law. His two areas complement each other and often overlap, enabling him to provide advice and representation from a practical and holistic perspective. He is very experienced in both fields and is often trusted with important and complex cases by those instructing. Further detail and examples of previous cases can be found in his specialist pages. He is the author of NHS Whistleblowing and the Law, providing a practical and comprehensive study of the law of whistleblowing both within and outside the NHS.