Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant did not appear at the hearing to present his case. The tribunal proceeded in his absence and dismissed the claim for unfair dismissal on its merits.
Facts
Mr Bailey brought a claim for unfair dismissal against Royal Mail Group Limited. He failed to attend the hearing listed for 27 January 2025. The respondent was represented by a solicitor and attended. The tribunal proceeded in the claimant's absence.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's unfair dismissal claim. The claimant did not appear to present his case, and the tribunal determined the claim failed on its merits after proceeding in his absence.
Practical note
A claimant who fails to attend their tribunal hearing risks having their claim dismissed on the merits, even where the respondent is represented and ready to defend.
Case details
- Case number
- 6006007/2024
- Decision date
- 27 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No