Cases102522/2010

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

31 July 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue. Claimant failed to provide written reasons by the deadline of 24 June 2025 or request a hearing after being given the opportunity to do so on 10 June 2025.

Facts

Mrs Gilbride brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. On 10 June 2025, the Tribunal gave her until 24 June 2025 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond by the deadline or request a hearing.

Decision

The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason to avoid strike-out or request a hearing.

Practical note

Claimants must actively engage with tribunal case management orders and deadlines, as failure to respond to unless orders will result in strike-out for non-pursuit.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
102522/2010
Decision date
31 July 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No