Claimant v West Cambs Federation CIC
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 because it had not been actively pursued by the claimant. Neither party appeared at the hearing.
Facts
Ms B Harrison brought an employment claim against West Cambs Federation CIC, which was in voluntary liquidation. The claimant failed to appear at the hearing listed for 15 May 2025, and the respondent, being in liquidation, also did not appear.
Decision
Employment Judge S Moore struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued by the claimant.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and attend scheduled hearings, otherwise the tribunal may strike out the claim for non-pursuit even where the respondent is insolvent.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6009491/2024
- Decision date
- 15 May 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No