Claimant v Eight Continents Management & Consulting Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim of discrimination on grounds of religion or belief was dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant at the preliminary hearing.
Facts
Mr Koksal brought a claim of discrimination on grounds of religion or belief against Eight Continents Management & Consulting Limited. The case came before the tribunal for a preliminary hearing conducted remotely by video. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by an advocate from Guardian Support.
Decision
At the preliminary hearing on 20 December 2024, the claimant withdrew his claim of religious discrimination. Employment Judge Lancaster dismissed the claim on withdrawal, bringing the proceedings to an end.
Practical note
A claimant who withdraws their discrimination claim at a preliminary hearing will have the claim dismissed, resulting in a loss for the claimant with no substantive determination on the merits.
Case details
- Case number
- 1800695/2024
- Decision date
- 14 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No