Claimant v Taylor Wimpey UK Limited

Outcome

Facts

Mr Unwin brought claims against Taylor Wimpey UK Limited including complaints for breach of the Health and Safety Act 1974, detriment under s.44 Employment Rights Act 1996, and breach of the Flexible Working Regulations 2014. The tribunal gave the Claimant an opportunity via case management orders dated 16 April 2025 to make representations or request a hearing as to why these claims should not be struck out for having no reasonable prospect of success. The Claimant failed to respond or make sufficient representations.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claims for breach of the Health and Safety Act 1974, detriment under s.44 ERA 1996, and breach of the Flexible Working Regulations 2014/s.80I ERA 1996 on the basis that they had no reasonable prospect of success. The respondent's name was also amended to Taylor Wimpey UK Limited. The claimant's remaining claims will proceed to a case management hearing on 1 September 2025.

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