Claimant v OCS Group UK Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim dismissed under Rule 47 as the claimant did not attend the hearing, failed to provide contact details, and made no contact with the tribunal to explain absence or seek postponement.
Claim dismissed under Rule 47 as the claimant did not attend the hearing, failed to provide contact details, and made no contact with the tribunal to explain absence or seek postponement.
Claim of detriment for making protected disclosure dismissed under Rule 47 as the claimant did not attend the hearing and made no contact with the tribunal.
Facts
The claimant brought claims for pregnancy/maternity discrimination and whistleblowing detriment against OCS Group UK Ltd. The respondent failed to file a defence. The claimant provided incorrect contact details on the claim form and did not attend the scheduled hearing. Despite the tribunal's attempts to contact her and chase for a hearing bundle, she made no contact and provided no explanation for her absence.
Decision
Employment Judge Britton dismissed the claim under Rule 47 for the claimant's failure to attend the hearing. The judge was satisfied the claimant had been duly notified but concluded it was not practicable to contact her given incorrect contact details provided. The judge found it disproportionate to adjourn given the complete lack of engagement from the claimant.
Practical note
Claimants must ensure they provide accurate contact details and maintain communication with the tribunal, as failure to attend a hearing without explanation or prior contact will result in dismissal of the claim under Rule 47.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6012903/2024
- Decision date
- 7 May 2025
- Hearing type
- dismissal on withdrawal
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No