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.
Claimant successful in demonstrating sex discrimination when his seconded role was removed and he went back to his substantive role on less favourable terms.
The claimant started work with the old Armagh City and District Council in 2006 as a Neighbourhood Renewal Coordinator. Following the creation of the ‘Super Council’ there was a review of all fixed term contracts. The claimant, in 2018, applied for the position of Interim Programme Manager but was unsuccessful. He was though offered and accepted the position of Corporate Planning Manager. The claimant contended this was permanent as it was a legacy post from the old council but the respondent stated it was temporary. The permanent role did become available as it
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