Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 39(4) because the claimant failed to pay the deposit of £200 ordered at a preliminary hearing on 9 February 2024, which was sent to the claimant on 28 February 2024.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim against two respondents. Following a preliminary hearing on 9 February 2024, the claimant was ordered to pay a deposit of £200. The order was sent to the claimant on 28 February 2024 but the claimant failed to pay the deposit. A full merits hearing had been scheduled for 1-5 July 2024.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the entire claim under rule 39(4) of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 due to the claimant's failure to pay the ordered deposit. The scheduled full hearing was cancelled.
Practical note
A deposit order must be complied with or the claim will be automatically struck out under rule 39(4), regardless of the merits of the underlying claim.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2207379/2022
- Decision date
- 19 March 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No