Cases2400374/2024

Claimant v Maximus UK Services Ltd

23 October 2025Before Employment Judge M AspinallLiverpoolin person

Outcome

Other

Facts

This was a costs hearing arising from the postponement of a three-day final hearing that had been scheduled for 18 November 2024. The respondent applied for costs incurred as a result of the postponement under Rule 74(2)(a) and (c) and Rule 74(3) of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure.

Decision

The tribunal refused the respondent's application for costs. The judgment was delivered orally at the hearing on 23 October 2025, with written reasons available only on request.

Practical note

A costs application under Rule 74 following postponement of a final hearing will not automatically succeed and must meet the specific criteria set out in the rules.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ET Rules of Procedure Rule 74(2)(a)ET Rules of Procedure Rule 74(2)(c)ET Rules of Procedure Rule 74(3)

Case details

Case number
2400374/2024
Decision date
23 October 2025
Hearing type
costs
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep