Claimant v Capgemini UK PLC
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant withdrew their claim for statutory redundancy payment at the preliminary hearing. The tribunal dismissed the claim upon withdrawal.
Facts
Alan Parham brought a claim for statutory redundancy payment against Capgemini UK PLC. The claim was assigned case number 1304915/2024 and listed for a preliminary hearing at Midlands West Employment Tribunal. At the preliminary hearing held remotely on 5 February 2025, the claimant appeared in person and the respondent was represented by solicitor Gillian Ross.
Decision
Employment Judge Gidney dismissed the claimant's claim for statutory redundancy payment upon withdrawal by the claimant. The reasons for the decision were given orally at the hearing. No written reasons were provided as none were requested within the 14-day time limit.
Practical note
A claimant may withdraw their claim at a preliminary hearing, resulting in dismissal upon withdrawal rather than a merits determination.
Case details
- Case number
- 1304915/2024
- Decision date
- 5 February 2025
- Hearing type
- dismissal on withdrawal
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Capgemini UK PLC
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No