Cases4105041/2017

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

19 March 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for non-pursuit. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's unless order dated 13 February 2025 requiring written reasons or request for hearing by 27 February 2025.

Facts

Mr McCrae brought a claim against Glasgow City Council and Community Safety Glasgow. On 13 February 2025, the tribunal issued an unless order requiring the claimant to provide written reasons by 27 February 2025 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or comply with this order.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing in response to the unless order.

Practical note

Claimants must respond to tribunal unless orders or risk strike-out for non-pursuit under rule 38(1)(d).

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
4105041/2017
Decision date
19 March 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No