Claimant v East Renfrewshire Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for not being actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to provide written reasons by 27 September 2024 or to request a hearing but failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons why the claim should not be struck out.
Facts
Ms E Brennan brought a claim against East Renfrewshire Council. On 13 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 27 September 2024 or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons, and also failed to request a hearing.
Decision
The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunals Rules on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a clear opportunity to explain or request a hearing but failed to do so.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions, or risk having their claim struck out for want of prosecution even without a hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 114587/2008
- Decision date
- 27 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- East Renfrewshire Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No