Cases105276/2006

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

12 February 2025Before Employment Judge Frances EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 for non-pursuit. The claimant was given until 28 January 2025 to provide written reasons or request a hearing but failed to respond or provide an acceptable reason why the claim should not be struck out.

Facts

The claimant Mrs A Gregg brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. On 7 January 2025, the tribunal gave the claimant until 28 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 any acceptable reason.

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 explain or request a hearing but failed to do so.

Practical note

Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders, or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit even without a hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
105276/2006
Decision date
12 February 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No