Cases2303895/2023

Claimant v Austen Marketing Associates Limited

29 October 2025Before Employment Judge TuejeLondon Southremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(age)struck out

Claim struck out under Rule 38(1)(c) because the claimant has not complied with the Tribunal Rules or a Tribunal order. The claimant did not attend the hearing.

Direct Discrimination(sex)struck out

Claim struck out under Rule 38(1)(c) because the claimant has not complied with the Tribunal Rules or a Tribunal order. The claimant did not attend the hearing.

Direct Discrimination(sexual orientation)struck out

Claim struck out under Rule 38(1)(c) because the claimant has not complied with the Tribunal Rules or a Tribunal order. The claimant did not attend the hearing.

Facts

Helen Marsh brought claims of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex and sexual orientation against Austen Marketing Associates Limited. A hearing was scheduled for 28 October 2025 to be held remotely via CVP. The claimant did not attend the hearing. The respondent was represented by Mr Inns, a company director.

Decision

Employment Judge Tueje struck out all three discrimination claims under Rule 38(1)(c) of the Employment Tribunal Rules on the basis that the claimant had not complied with the Tribunal Rules or a Tribunal order. The strike-out resulted from the claimant's non-attendance at the hearing.

Practical note

Non-attendance at a tribunal hearing without explanation can result in claims being struck out under Rule 38(1)(c) for failure to comply with tribunal rules or orders, ending the proceedings against the claimant.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Rules Rule 38(1)(c)

Case details

Case number
2303895/2023
Decision date
29 October 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
in house

Claimant representation

Represented
No