Claimant v Value Retail Management (Bicester Village) Limited
Outcome
Facts
This was a preliminary hearing in an employment claim brought by Ms Bennouna against Value Retail Management (Bicester Village) Limited. The claimant failed to attend a previous preliminary hearing, did not comply with tribunal orders in full, and did not attend or arrange representation for this preliminary hearing on 20 February 2025. The respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal found the claimant's conduct unreasonable and ordered her to pay the respondent's costs for the hearing of 20 February 2025. Costs are to be assessed following the final hearing or on the papers if the final hearing does not proceed.
Practical note
Failure to attend hearings and comply with tribunal orders constitutes unreasonable conduct justifying a costs order against an unrepresented claimant.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3304560/2024
- Decision date
- 20 February 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No