Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 40(4) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 for failure to pay two deposit orders of £100 each ordered at a preliminary hearing on 27 August 2024. The deposits related to the Claimant's entire claim.
Facts
The Claimant brought a claim against GXO Logistics UK Limited. At a preliminary hearing on 27 August 2024, the Claimant was ordered to pay two deposits of £100 each, totalling £200, relating to his entire claim. The deposit order was sent to the Claimant on 18 November 2024. The Claimant failed to pay the required deposits.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the entire claim under rule 40(4) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 due to the Claimant's failure to pay the two deposit orders. The striking out was a procedural consequence of non-compliance with the deposit order.
Practical note
Failure to comply with a deposit order under the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules will result in automatic strike-out of the claim to which the deposit relates.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3303465/2024
- Decision date
- 21 March 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No