EE Ltd

Case Summary

Mr Curelea-Beer brought claims of harassment related to his race against EE Limited, alleging four separate incidents of inappropriate comments made by his former Team Leader between April and September 2024. The tribunal dismissed all four allegations, finding that the claims were presented out of time and that it would not be just and equitable to extend the time limit, and in any event, the claims failed on their merits.

All claims were presented out of time, and the tribunal determined it would not be just and equitable to extend the time limit. Additionally, the claims failed on their merits.

• •Whether comments made by former Team Leader constituted harassment related to race
• •Whether claims were presented in time or if time should be extended as just and equitable
• •Whether comments failed on merits

1 of 3 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS FINAL HEARING Claimant: Mr N Curelea-Beer Respondent: EE Limited Heard at: Sheffield Employment Tribunal On: 18, 19, and 20 May 2026 Before: Employment Judge Stephen Shore Appearances For the claimant: In Person For the respondent: Mrs M Hanmer, Solicitor JUDGMENT 1. The Tribunal determines the claimant’s claims of harassment related to the protected characteristic of race under section 26 of the Equality Act 2010 as follows: 1.1 The allegation that in April or May 2024, during a morning meeting, the claimant’s former Team Leader made the comment, “Who do you all think is the lowest with the incentive results in the team? Exactly who you expect, Nick.” fails. The claim was presented out of time, and it would 2 of 3 not be just and equitable to extend time. In any event, the claim fails on its merits. 1.2 The allegation that in July or August 2024, the claimant’s former Team Leader made a comment that he would “send [the claimant] back to Rwanda.” fails. The claim was presented out of time, and it would not be just and equitable to extend time. In any event, the claim fails on its merits. 1.3 The allegation that on 5 September 2024, the claimant’s former Team Leader made a direct threat to the claimant’s wellbeing by stating that if the claimant did not meet one of the targets set by the company, the claimant would not have a birthday, fails. The claim was presented out of time, and it would not be just and equitable to extend time. In any event, the claim fails on its merits. 1.4 The allegation that on 6 September 2024, the claimant’s former Team Leader made a comment at a morning team briefing (which he missed in order to seek advice from his trade union about the incident on 5 September) that, “There is no other advisor in this place …