Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 39(4) because the claimant failed to pay the £20 deposit ordered at a preliminary hearing on 29 November 2023. The deposit order was sent to the claimant on 12 December 2023 but remained unpaid.
Facts
The claimant brought a claim of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation against Beds and Bars Ltd. At a preliminary hearing on 29 November 2023, the tribunal ordered the claimant to pay a £20 deposit. The order was sent to the claimant on 12 December 2023 but the deposit was not paid.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claimant's discrimination claim under rule 39(4) of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 because the claimant failed to pay the deposit of £20 that had been ordered at the preliminary hearing.
Practical note
Failure to pay a deposit ordered by the tribunal will result in automatic strike-out of the claim under rule 39(4).
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6000962/2023
- Decision date
- 19 January 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No