Cases8000508/2025

Claimant v B Duddy

30 July 2025Before Employment Judge A StrainScotlandremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Facts

The claimant Mr C Hawkes brought employment claims against the respondent B Duddy. At a preliminary hearing, the claimant applied to amend his claim, which was refused by the tribunal. The case was heard remotely via Cloud Video Platform.

Decision

The tribunal refused the claimant's application to amend his claim and dismissed all of the claimant's claims as unsuccessful. Oral reasons were provided to the parties at the conclusion of the hearing.

Practical note

Applications to amend claims at preliminary hearings require careful consideration and may be refused where they do not meet the legal test for amendment.

Case details

Case number
8000508/2025
Decision date
30 July 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No