Cases120128/2009

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

15 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 failed to provide written reasons by 24 September 2024 or request a hearing after being given opportunity to show cause why claim should not be struck out.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. On 10 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 24 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 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 was given a clear opportunity to show cause but failed to provide an acceptable reason or request a hearing.

Practical note

Claimants must actively engage with tribunal directions and deadlines or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, even after being given a final opportunity to explain.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
120128/2009
Decision date
15 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No