Claimant v North Lanarkshire Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for non-pursuit. The tribunal gave the claimant until 29 January 2025 to provide written reasons or request a hearing to show why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to give an acceptable reason or request a hearing.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against North Lanarkshire Council. On 8 January 2025, the tribunal gave the claimant until 29 January 2025 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out, or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons.
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 was given an opportunity to show cause but failed to do so.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders, or risk strike-out for non-pursuit even without a hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 4102621/2017
- Decision date
- 3 March 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- North Lanarkshire Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No