Cases→6008849/2024

Claimant v City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

20 August 2025Before Employment Judge WilkinsonLeeds

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Detrimentstruck out

Struck out pursuant to rule 40(4) after claimant failed to pay deposit of £525.00 within 28 days of the deposit order made on 3 July 2025. Claimant confirmed on 31 July 2025 that she decided not to pay the deposit in order to focus on other matters.

Detrimentstruck out

Struck out pursuant to rule 40(4) after claimant failed to pay deposit of £525.00 within 28 days of the deposit order made on 3 July 2025. Claimant confirmed on 31 July 2025 that she decided not to pay the deposit in order to focus on other matters.

Detrimentstruck out

Struck out pursuant to rule 40(4) after claimant failed to pay deposit of £525.00 within 28 days of the deposit order made on 3 July 2025. Claimant confirmed on 31 July 2025 that she decided not to pay the deposit in order to focus on other matters.

Facts

The claimant brought multiple allegations against her employer, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Three specific allegations related to: (1) Ms Taylor contacting her on personal email during sick leave in April 2024, (2) Mr Barratt's failure to timely address concerns in her resignation letter dated 7 May 2024, and (3) Ms Taylor refusing verbal communication after submission of the resignation letter. At a hearing on 3 July 2025, the tribunal made a deposit order of £525 per allegation. The claimant advised on 31 July 2025 that due to personal matters she would not pay the deposit.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the three allegations subject to the deposit order pursuant to rule 40(4) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The 28-day time limit expired without payment of the required deposits totalling £1,575. The balance of the claimant's claims remain unaffected by this judgment.

Practical note

A deposit order automatically results in strike out under rule 40(4) if the deposit is not paid within the specified time limit, regardless of the claimant's personal circumstances.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 40(4)Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 90

Case details

Case number
6008849/2024
Decision date
20 August 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Sector
public sector
Represented
Yes

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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