Cases107411/2011

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

22 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for not being actively pursued. Claimant was given opportunity to provide reasons why claim should not be struck out by 9 October 2024 or request a hearing. Claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing.

Facts

This is a strike-out judgment in a claim brought against Glasgow City Council. The case number indicates the claim was filed in 2011. On 25 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 9 October 2024 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond or request a hearing.

Decision

The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) of the 2013 Regulations on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a specific deadline and opportunity to show cause or request a hearing but failed to do so.

Practical note

Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions; failure to respond to a strike-out warning will result in the claim being dismissed 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
107411/2011
Decision date
22 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No