Cases121193/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

7 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's order of 5 September 2024 requesting reasons or a hearing by 19 September 2024.

Facts

This was a claim brought by Mrs J Maben against Glasgow City Council. On 5 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 19 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 failed to provide acceptable reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing within the deadline set.

Practical note

Claimants must respond to tribunal orders and actively pursue their claims or risk strike-out for non-pursuit, even without a hearing.

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
121193/2008
Decision date
7 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No