Claimant v Reed in Partnership Ltd

Outcome

Facts

The claimant brought claims for disability discrimination, harassment, victimisation and public interest disclosure detriment. On 20 November 2024, deposit orders totalling £800 were imposed with a deadline of 13 December 2024. Following an application citing illness and pending solicitor assessment, Employment Judge Keogh granted an extension to 3 January 2025 and required medical evidence. Despite multiple extension requests, the claimant failed to pay the deposits or provide formal medical evidence by the deadline.

Decision

The tribunal struck out all claims under rule 40(4) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 for failure to pay the ordered deposits by the extended deadline. The judge refused a further extension, noting the claimant had already been granted a significant and exceptional extension, the respondent's entitlement to finality, and the prejudice to preparation for the February 2025 hearing.

Practical note

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