Cases121149/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

28 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's opportunity to provide reasons by 25 September 2024 or request a hearing as to why the claim should not be struck out.

Facts

This was a claim filed in 2008 by Ms Carmichael against Glasgow City Council. On 11 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 25 September 2024 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 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue it. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out but failed to provide any acceptable reason or request a hearing.

Practical note

Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions, or face strike-out even in long-standing cases.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013 Schedule 1 rule 37Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 rule 37(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
121149/2008
Decision date
28 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No