Claimant v Care UK Community Partnership Limited
Outcome
Claimant fails
Facts
The Claimant brought employment tribunal proceedings against Care UK Community Partnership Limited. A preliminary hearing was listed for 9 April 2025 at the East London Hearing Centre. The Claimant failed to appear or be represented at the hearing, while the Respondent was represented by Counsel.
Decision
Employment Judge Byrne dismissed the claim under Employment Tribunal Rule 47 due to the Claimant's failure to appear or be represented. The Tribunal considered available information and made practicable enquiries about the reasons for the Claimant's absence before reaching its determination.
Practical note
Claims may be dismissed under Rule 47 where a claimant fails to attend a hearing without explanation, even at the preliminary stage.
Case details
- Case number
- 3201437/2024
- Decision date
- 9 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No