Cases117931/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

12 February 2025Before Employment Judge Frances EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Struck out under rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim has not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing after being given the opportunity by the Tribunal on 9 January 2025.

Facts

Mrs C Hardie brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. The Tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity on 9 January 2025 to provide written reasons by 30 January 2025 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. 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 has not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a fair opportunity to respond but failed to do so.

Practical note

A claimant must actively pursue their claim and respond to tribunal directions, or risk having the claim struck out for non-pursuit even without a hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38

Case details

Case number
117931/2008
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