Claimant v Global Support Services (UK) Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was dismissed under Rule 47 for the claimant's non-attendance. The claimant failed to attend the hearing, did not respond to tribunal emails, did not comply with case management orders, and the tribunal concluded on the balance of probabilities that he was not intending to pursue the claim.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against Global Support Services (UK) Ltd, apparently relating to unlawful deduction of wages. The respondent argued that the claimant was not an employee or worker, but rather provided services through a company called H4K9 LTD. Neither party attended the hearing scheduled for 27 August 2025, despite the notice of hearing being sent in May 2025. The claimant failed to comply with case management orders, did not respond to tribunal emails, and did not answer phone calls on the day of the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal refused the respondent's strike-out application, finding the documents provided were not conclusive without witness evidence. However, the claim was dismissed under Rule 47 for non-attendance. The judge concluded on the balance of probabilities that the claimant was not intending to pursue the claim given his failure to comply with orders, attend the hearing, or respond to communications.
Practical note
Even when a respondent seeks a strike-out, if the claimant fails to attend without explanation and has not complied with case management orders, the tribunal can dismiss the claim under Rule 47 for non-pursuit rather than determining the substantive strike-out application.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3304704/2024
- Decision date
- 27 August 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No