Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for not being actively pursued. The claimant was given until 4 February 2025 to provide written reasons or request a hearing but failed to provide an acceptable reason or make such a request.
Facts
The claimant Ms A Earl brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with a case number from 2010. On 21 January 2025, the Tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 4 February 2025 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or provide an acceptable reason.
Decision
The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to show cause but failed to do so.
Practical note
Tribunals will strike out claims for non-pursuit where claimants fail to respond to unless orders, even in long-running cases.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 112419/2010
- Decision date
- 11 March 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No