Claimant v Iceland Foods Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
All claims were dismissed under Rule 47 as the claimant failed to attend the hearing, despite being aware of the listing, and failed to provide explanation for non-attendance despite being given opportunity to do so.
Facts
The claimant brought employment tribunal claims against Iceland Foods Limited. A full merits hearing was listed for 25 June 2025. The claimant applied for a postponement on 16 June 2025, which was refused. The claimant failed to attend or be represented at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all claims under Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure. The tribunal was satisfied the claimant was aware of the hearing date and, despite being given opportunity to explain the non-attendance, failed to do so.
Practical note
Failure to attend a listed tribunal hearing without good reason will result in dismissal of claims under Rule 47, even where a prior postponement application has been refused.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 3201145/2023
- Decision date
- 25 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No