Cases121200/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

8 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 respond to tribunal's notice of 5 September 2024 giving opportunity to provide reasons or request hearing by 19 September 2024.

Facts

The claimant Ms J Gunning brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with case number 121200/2008. On 5 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 19 September 2024 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or provide any acceptable reason.

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 notice or request a hearing demonstrated a lack of active pursuit of the claim.

Practical note

Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal correspondence; failure to do so will result in strike-out under rule 37(1)(d) even without a hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
121200/2008
Decision date
8 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No