Cases105367/2006

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

6 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for not being actively pursued. The claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's order of 5 September 2024 requiring written reasons by 19 September 2024 or a request for a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out.

Facts

Mrs Hope brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2006. On 5 September 2024, the tribunal ordered the claimant to provide written reasons by 19 September 2024 or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out for non-pursuit. The claimant failed to respond or request a hearing.

Decision

Employment Judge Eccles struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the basis that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to show cause but failed to provide an acceptable reason or request a hearing.

Practical note

Claimants must respond to tribunal orders and actively pursue their claims, or face strike-out for non-pursuit even in long-running cases.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
105367/2006
Decision date
6 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No