Cases115296/2009

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

20 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. The claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's order of 12 September 2024 to provide written reasons by 26 September 2024 or request a hearing, demonstrating the claim has not been actively pursued.

Facts

Mrs M Ross brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2009. On 12 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 26 September 2024 or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or request a hearing.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant's failure to respond to the tribunal's order or engage with the process demonstrated non-pursuit of the claim.

Practical note

Claimants must actively respond to tribunal orders and maintain engagement with proceedings, or risk their claim being struck out for non-pursuit under rule 37(1)(d).

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
115296/2009
Decision date
20 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No