Cases121111/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

27 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 was given opportunity to provide reasons or request hearing by 26 September 2024 but failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons.

Facts

Ms Black brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with case number 121111/2008. On 12 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 26 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) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a clear opportunity to engage with the process but failed to do so.

Practical note

Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
121111/2008
Decision date
27 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No