Claimant v UKE Multidrop Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim dismissed pursuant to Rule 47 for non-attendance by claimant and representative at preliminary hearing without good reason or explanation despite tribunal being satisfied parties were on notice of the hearing.
Facts
A preliminary hearing was scheduled to determine whether the claimant required permission to amend his claim and whether parts of the claim should be struck out or made subject to a deposit order. The claimant and his representative Mr Pal failed to attend the hearing scheduled for 6 October 2025, despite having been present at the previous case management hearing on 3 June 2025 when the date was fixed, and despite correspondence from the respondent's solicitors. The tribunal clerk made six unsuccessful attempts to contact them by phone and email on the morning of the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim under Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 for non-attendance without good reason. The tribunal was satisfied that appropriate enquiries had been made, that the parties had been properly notified of the hearing, and that it was proportionate and consistent with the overriding objective to dismiss the claim in these circumstances.
Practical note
Tribunals will dismiss claims under Rule 47 where claimants fail to attend scheduled hearings without explanation, particularly where the tribunal is satisfied proper notice was given and reasonable enquiries made to establish the reason for non-attendance.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1307602/2024
- Decision date
- 6 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No