Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) after claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing following the tribunal's opportunity given on 14 January 2025. The claimant did not respond by the deadline of 28 January 2025.
Facts
The claimant brought proceedings against Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP. On 14 January 2025, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 28 January 2025 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons by the deadline.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 due to the claimant's failure to engage with the tribunal's process. The claimant did not provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing within the specified timeframe.
Practical note
A claimant must respond to tribunal directions to show cause against strike-out or their claim will be struck out for non-pursuit without a hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 4104543/2019
- Decision date
- 27 March 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No