Workplace Discrimination · fate
Struck out
133 cases
Former employee v Marks and Spencer PLC
A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims against Marks and Spencer were struck out after she failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not actively pursue her claim.
Dismissed · Jan 2024Dismissed—Jan 2024Work coach (2 years' service) v Department for Work and Pensions
An employment tribunal struck out a work coach's direct sex discrimination claim after she was dismissed for unauthorised searches, but allowed her discrimination arising from disability claim to proceed.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023Former employee v Kings College London Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Kings College London was struck out because they did not have the required two years' service. Their discrimination claims were dismissed after a hearing.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v Mammoet UK Limited
A former employee's claims for constructive unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and age discrimination have been struck out after repeated failures to comply with tribunal orders and participate in hearings.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Labourer (construction) v Ardmore Construction Limited
A construction labourer who alleges he was subjected to monkey chants and racist abuse can proceed with his claim after the tribunal refused to strike it out, despite his late compliance with orders.
Remitted · Dec 2023Remitted—Dec 2023Former employee v Amey Services Limited
A former employee who sent threatening emails to colleagues and called a witness a liar outside the tribunal room had his unfair dismissal claim struck out. The tribunal said a fair trial was no longer possible.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v SFF Realisations 2022 Limited (formerly Sheringhams Fine Foods Ltd) (in creditors voluntary liquidation)
An employment tribunal dismissed a former employee's unfair dismissal claim after he failed to attend the final hearing for the third time and had not engaged with the claim for over a year.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee (housing officer) v Equans Regeneration Limited
A former housing officer's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were struck out after she repeatedly failed to serve a witness statement, despite extensions and warnings. She was also ordered to pay £3,870 in costs.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v CSH Surrey
A former employee's disability discrimination claim against the CEO of CSH Surrey was struck out after she failed to particularise any specific allegations against him. The tribunal found the claim had no reasonable prospects of success.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v The Restaurant Group PLC
A former employee who failed to attend hearings and ignored tribunal orders had his unfair dismissal claim struck out. The tribunal also noted he had less than two years' service, which normally bars such claims.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Hairdresser (9 years' service) v Langley & Brading Ltd
A hairdresser's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she presented it too late, despite her premature baby and autism. The tribunal found no reasonable prospects of showing it was not reasonably practicable to claim earlier.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Head of Trade and Data (over 5 years' service) and Head of Finance (over 7 years' service) v Hallett Retain Services Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)
Two former employees who brought claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy had their cases thrown out after failing to attend the final hearing or provide any evidence.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee (business service consultant) v UK Direct Business Solutions Limited
A former business service consultant's direct sex discrimination and bonus claims were struck out, but her sexual harassment and harassment related to sex claims will proceed to a final hearing.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023Restaurant server (9 months' service) v London XXI Limited t/a ME London
A restaurant server with less than two years' service had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after he failed to attend hearings or comply with tribunal orders. The tribunal also dismissed his race discrimination claim due to unreasonable conduct.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v London & Quadrant Housing Trust
The tribunal struck out all remaining claims brought by a former employee against London & Quadrant Housing Trust after she failed to provide required details, despite having dyslexia.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v Navaratna South Indian Restaurant Ltd.
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Navaratna South Indian Restaurant Ltd. was struck out after she failed to attend a hearing and did not comply with case management orders. No compensation was awarded.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Project Engineer (1 year 9 months' service) v Armour Home Electronics Limited
A tribunal struck out a project engineer's unfair dismissal, sexual orientation discrimination, and wrongful dismissal claims after he was sacked for sending a confidential email to colleagues. His sex discrimination claim survived but required a £200 deposit.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v Selfridges Retail Ltd
A tribunal struck out a deaf former employee's disability discrimination claim after she failed to comply with directions and attempted to add new claims that went beyond her original ET1.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v Nuffield Health
A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Nuffield Health was struck out after he failed to actively pursue it for eight months, despite being given extra support due to his autism.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Chartered Surveyor (self-employed consultant) v Clements Agency Limited
A chartered surveyor who worked for Clements Agency Limited for nearly 30 years on a self-employed basis had his claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination struck out. The tribunal found he had no reasonable prospect of proving he was an employee.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023HR professional (many years' service) v Eurochange Ltd
An experienced HR professional's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination will proceed to a full hearing after the tribunal refused to strike them out, though deposit orders were made.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Former employee v Serco Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were struck out after they failed to attend hearings, comply with case management orders, or contact the tribunal for over six months.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v Cinzia Morris and Ian Morris
A former employee's race and religion discrimination claims were struck out after she failed to provide a properly constructed amendment despite a tribunal order. Her solicitor's last-minute postponement request was refused.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd.
An employment tribunal struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal claim after she failed to comply with any part of a case management order, leading to cancellation of the full hearing.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Former employee v Conwy County Borough Council
An employment tribunal refused to strike out Conwy County Borough Council's response despite persistent delays in providing a List of Issues and disclosure, finding a fair trial was still possible.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Playgroup employee v The Committee of Pevensey and Westham Playgroup
A playgroup employee's constructive dismissal claim was struck out after she failed to respond to a strike-out warning, ending a case that had already been delayed by a police investigation.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Sales commission agent (employment status disputed) v S & H Wholesale & Distribution t/a Max Distribution Ent Ltd
A sales commission agent who brought claims against five different employers had most of his case struck out because the claims were out of time and he failed to provide required details. The tribunal also found he lacked the two years' service needed for an unfair dismissal claim.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Sterile Cleaning Supervisor (former employee) v Mitie Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited, Draefern Ltd t/as GI Group
A former sterile cleaning supervisor had her disability discrimination claim against an employment agency struck out after she could not identify any discriminatory act by the agency.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Job applicant (employment status disputed) v General Mills UK Limited
An employment tribunal struck out a claim after the claimant accused the respondent of orchestrating her eviction, finding the allegations scandalous and vexatious.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee v Highams Park Academy Trust
A former employee's claims of constructive dismissal and discrimination were struck out after she failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not provide a witness statement as directed.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee (shop worker) v Ms M. Harvey T/A The Pickle Barrel
A former shop worker's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after the tribunal struck out the employer's response for failing to comply with case management directions for over two years.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee v Works Manager Guarantee Laundries Ltd
A former employee who sent abusive emails to the tribunal and swore at the employment judge has had his discrimination claims struck out for unreasonable conduct.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Road sweeper (19 years' service) v Veolia ES (UK) Limited
A tribunal struck out a road sweeper's unfair dismissal claim because his lay representative deleted a WhatsApp message and failed to disclose other relevant documents, making a fair trial impossible.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee v Italian Catering Concept Ltd
A former employee's constructive unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after neither he nor his former employer, now in liquidation, attended the final hearing or provided any evidence.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Sales consultant / casual worker v ABM Aviation UK Limited
A sales consultant who refused to participate in the final hearing and repeatedly failed to comply with case management orders had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out. Costs orders totalling £5,548 were made against him.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee (technician) v Gi Group Recruitment Ltd
A tribunal struck out a former technician's race and religion discrimination claims as out of time and without reasonable prospects. A deposit order was made for a constructive unfair dismissal claim.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Food Technology Teacher (4 months' service) v Cavendish Learning Limited
A tribunal struck out Cavendish Learning Limited's response after repeated failures to comply with case management orders, leaving the claimant's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims undefended.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Lead Engagement & Core Production Officer (local authority) v Mosses Community Association Limited (in Voluntary Creditors Liquidation)
A local authority employee was awarded £15,483 after her employer's response was struck out for failing to comply with case management orders, leaving the tribunal unable to hold a fair hearing.
Partial · £15,484 · Sept 2023Partial£15,484Sept 2023Former employee v Extreme Networks
A former employee of Extreme Networks had all claims struck out after failing to meet the two-year service requirement for unfair dismissal and not complying with tribunal orders.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee v CFE Lighting
A former employee who missed a telephone hearing due to connection problems has had her unfair dismissal claim reinstated after the tribunal granted reconsideration.
Remitted · Aug 2023Remitted—Aug 2023Contract worker (via employment business) v Express Medicals Ltd
A contract worker's claim of disability discrimination against an employment business and a medical assessment company was struck out after the tribunal found he had not pleaded that either was his employer or principal under the Equality Act.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee v Greene King Retail Services Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend the preliminary hearing. She was also ordered to pay £1,000 in costs.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Beauty Consultant (zero-hours contract) v E’Quipe Japan Limited
A Chinese beauty consultant who claimed she was dismissed because of her race after an argument with Arabic customers has had her claim struck out. The tribunal found no link between her treatment and her race.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee v Panther Warehousing Ltd
A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Panther Warehousing Ltd was dismissed after she failed to provide evidence of her diabetes and did not attend the hearing.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee v Change Grow Live
A former employee's unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination claims have been struck out after being brought too late, with the tribunal also citing unreasonable conduct. The respondent was awarded £5,000 in costs.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee v St John's Nursing Home Limited
A former employee's race and sex discrimination claims were struck out after she and her representative failed to attend a preliminary hearing without explanation. A later bid to reinstate the case was refused.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee v Worker Bee UK Ltd
A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims against Worker Bee UK Ltd after she failed to comply with multiple orders and did not actively pursue her case, making a fair hearing impossible.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee v Department for Education
A former employee who filed eight separate claims against the Department for Education and others has had all claims struck out after the tribunal found his conduct scandalous, unreasonable and vexatious.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Human Resources Business Partner v Romac Logistics Limited
A tribunal has refused an employer's attempt to strike out claims of disability discrimination and victimisation brought by an autistic HR Business Partner who was dismissed after raising concerns about missing right-to-work documents.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Biomedical support worker (5 years' service) v Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
A tribunal dismissed a biomedical support worker's disability discrimination claims against former colleagues after he failed to attend a public preliminary hearing, despite having previously withdrawn his unfair dismissal claim.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Spray Operative (Japanese knotweed site technician) v Zirkon Ltd
A tribunal refused to strike out a reasonable adjustments claim brought by a spray operative with mixed anxiety and depression, despite the employer arguing the claim had no reasonable prospects. The employer had already conceded unfair dismissal.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Credit Analyst (2 years' service) v Lawson (Whetstone) Limited
A tribunal refused to strike out a credit analyst's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and religion-based discrimination, finding the claims had reasonable prospects despite missing details.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Former employee v FAE Ventures Ltd (T/a FAE Group)
A tribunal initially struck out a former employee's disability discrimination claims for failing to provide a detailed impact statement, but later reinstated them after reconsidering the proportionality of the sanction.
Remitted · Jul 2023Remitted—Jul 2023Personal assistant (10 months' service) v Martin F George
A personal assistant who resigned and worked her full notice period had her constructive wrongful dismissal claim struck out for having no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Senior academic (highly qualified, working in a senior position) v QAHE Ltd
A highly qualified academic who failed to provide a supplemental impact statement as ordered by the tribunal has been ordered to pay £1,000 in costs. The tribunal found his conduct unreasonable and that it caused a hearing to be postponed.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Former employee (IT professional, £55k salary) v JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A London Branch
A tribunal struck out a former JP Morgan employee's discrimination claim after he inserted a poem into disclosed documents and sent the tampered version to the tribunal. Most allegations were also dismissed as out of time.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee v Mitie FM Ltd
A tribunal struck out one part of a former employee's race discrimination claim because the alleged discriminatory act was carried out by a third party, but allowed other allegations to proceed.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee v Financial Ombudsman Service Limited
A former complainant who claimed to be an employee of the Financial Ombudsman Service had all his claims struck out after failing to attend a preliminary hearing and providing no evidence of an employment relationship.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee v Norpol Recycling Limited
A former employee who worked for Norpol Recycling Limited for less than two years had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he did not meet the qualifying period. The tribunal also found his disability discrimination claim was out of time.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee (Project Manager, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Pensions) v Surrey County Council
A tribunal has struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal claim after he deliberately misled the tribunal about a medical appointment and failed to comply with case management orders.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee (5 years' service) v Entain Marketing (UK) Limited trading as Entain Group
A former employee with five years' service was awarded £4,505 after his employer failed to defend the claim. His discrimination claim was dismissed for lack of evidence.
Partial · £4,505 · Jul 2023Partial£4,505Jul 2023Former employee v Marks and Spencer plc
A former Marks and Spencer employee had several claims struck out due to lack of reasonable prospect of success, but race and religion discrimination claims survive subject to small deposits.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Former employee v East Lindsey ITeC Ltd trading as First College
A tribunal struck out an unfair dismissal claim because the employee had less than two years' service and failed to comply with orders or pursue the case for over two years.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023IT support technician (3 years 6 months' service) v Birmingham City University
An employment tribunal struck out the entire claim of an IT support technician who called counsel 'a retard' and discussed evidence on Twitter during the hearing, ruling his conduct made a fair trial impossible.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former employee v Tesco Stores Ltd
A former employee's claim for constructive dismissal and disability discrimination was struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide particulars of her allegations.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former employee v Société Air France
A former employee's claims for associative race discrimination, constructive unfair dismissal, age discrimination and victimisation were struck out or made subject to a deposit order after the tribunal found they had no reasonable prospects of success.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former employee v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs
A former HMRC employee who did not attend his final hearing after three postponement requests were refused has had all his claims dismissed by the Newcastle Employment Tribunal.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee (3 years' service) v Altran UK Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claim survives a strike-out bid, with the tribunal ruling that a fair trial remains possible despite abusive correspondence and procedural delays.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
A former employee who failed to attend his final hearing and repeatedly ignored tribunal orders has had all his claims dismissed. The tribunal found no realistic prospect of progressing the case.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v Avensis Support Limited
A former employee's whistleblowing unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and emailed the tribunal saying he had a new job and did not want to lose it by being a whistleblower.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v Plain Jane Limited
A former employee's claim was struck out after her witness statement arrived four minutes late. The tribunal set aside the strike-out, finding she was not at fault and a fair hearing remained possible.
Remitted · May 2023Remitted—May 2023Former employee v Total Support Services Limited
A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were struck out for failing to pursue them, but the tribunal allowed her claims for notice pay and holiday pay to proceed as they were undisputed.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023Former apprentice electrician v Power Up Manchester Limited
A former apprentice electrician had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and ignored tribunal orders. The employer was awarded £760 in preparation costs.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v Just Ask Estate Services Ltd
A tribunal struck out claims for automatic unfair dismissal and race discrimination after the claimant failed to comply with orders and made no contact for over a year.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v Whitbread Group Plc
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Whitbread Group Plc was struck out after he failed to attend the final hearing and comply with case management orders, but the tribunal later granted reconsideration and restored the claim.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Doctor (NHS trainee) v Health Education England
An NHS trainee doctor who flew to India for his mother's surgery after a tribunal refused to postpone a 35-day hearing had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for unreasonable conduct.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v Malvern Tyres (Wholesale) Limited
A former employee who brought an unfair dismissal claim with less than two years' service had the claim struck out after failing to comply with tribunal orders or respond to warnings.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee v Stanhay Webb Ltd
A former employee's claim against Stanhay Webb Ltd was struck out because the claim form was incomprehensible and the claimant failed to clarify it, even after being given a chance.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee v Seqirus UK Ltd
A tribunal struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and disability discrimination claims after he failed to respond to case management orders and a strike-out warning.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Manager in Learning Disability Services (5 years' service) v Guideposts Trust Limited
A manager with 5 years' service had multiple discrimination and unfair dismissal claims struck out after failing to pay deposit orders totalling £125 per claim. The tribunal found some claims had little reasonable prospect of success.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Former employee v Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
An employment tribunal struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims after they failed to comply with a deposit order and an order for further particulars. The decision was upheld on reconsideration.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Bar Manager (17 years' service) v United Services & Services Rendered Club (Tooting and Balham) Limited
An employment judge has refused to strike out disability discrimination claims brought by a bar manager with terminal lung cancer, ruling that factual disputes over reasonable adjustments during the pandemic must be heard at a full hearing.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Café Manager (5 weeks' service) v Ms Jean Fox T/A Café 24
A café manager with fibromyalgia saw her disability discrimination claim struck out after her employer entered bankruptcy and she failed to get court permission to continue proceedings.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Warehouse Partner (4 weeks' service) v John Lewis plc
A warehouse partner who was sacked after just four weeks for using a false name and lying about previous employment had his unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims struck out by the Reading Employment Tribunal.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Former employee v EDF Energy Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide a disability impact statement, and did not attend any hearings.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Former employee v Shaw Trust Ltd
A former employee of Shaw Trust had his unfair dismissal and redundancy claims struck out because he had less than two years' service. His race and sex discrimination claims were partially struck out and partially subject to a £5 deposit order.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Teacher (former) v National Education Union
A former teacher's sex discrimination claim against the National Education Union was struck out after she filed it two and a half years after the alleged 'please be nice' email. The tribunal found no continuing act of discrimination.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Service controller (5 years' service) v Altegra Integrated Solutions Limited
A service controller's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination were struck out after she failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not comply with tribunal orders.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Former employee v National Utilities Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders, including providing a witness statement and further information.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Nurse (15 years' service) v Mission Care Management Limited
A nurse with 15 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after taking annual leave that was only partially approved. The tribunal upheld her wrongful dismissal claim, awarding £5,275.36.
Partial · £5,275 · Feb 2023Partial£5,275Feb 2023Ground operations lead (5 years' service) v British Airways PLC
A ground operations lead's claims for unfair dismissal and race discrimination against British Airways were struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with case management orders and did not attend the preliminary hearing.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Former employee v Kapetil (High Peak) Ltd T/A Toni & Guy Macclesfield
A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims have been struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with case management orders and did not attend the strike-out hearing.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Former employee v Greenwich Leisure Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after she did not attend the final hearing. The tribunal refused a last-minute postponement because the medical evidence did not show she was unfit to attend the hearing.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Former employee v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
The tribunal struck out race and disability discrimination claims because they were presented late, and the claimant failed to attend the hearing or provide reasons for the delay.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee v Vision on Services GB Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing, despite being warned that non-attendance could lead to strike-out. No compensation was awarded.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Retail assistant (15 years' service) v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
A 15-year retail assistant had her entire claim struck out after failing to respond to a strike-out warning and not complying with case management orders. The tribunal had already dismissed her race discrimination claims and refused to add a whistleblowing complaint.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee v British Airways Plc
A former employee's claim against British Airways survives a strike-out bid after a 7-day delay in providing dates for events, with the tribunal ruling that striking out would be disproportionate.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Broadcast journalist (BBC World Service, Arabic Radio team) v British Broadcasting Corporation
A BBC World Service journalist who claimed disability discrimination and victimisation had her case dismissed after she failed to attend the final hearing. The tribunal refused her applications for postponement and later refused reconsideration.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
A former employee's claims of unfair dismissal and victimisation against Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust were struck out after she failed to attend a case management hearing and ignored orders to provide further particulars.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Trainee Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner v Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
A former trainee assistant psychological wellbeing practitioner had her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after repeatedly failing to comply with case management orders and not responding to a strike-out warning.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022PR and Community Manager v Arjuna Seth Shoes Limited
An employment tribunal struck out a former PR and community manager's claims of sexual harassment and victimisation after she failed to pursue them for over two and a half years, following the respondent's liquidation.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022Solicitor v Just Family Law Ltd
A solicitor who claimed he was dismissed for raising a GDPR concern had his protected disclosure claim struck out. The tribunal also found he lacked the two years' service needed for ordinary unfair dismissal.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022Former employee v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims against Govia Thameslink Railway were struck out after he repeatedly refused to proceed without a prior criminal investigation by MI5 or the Serious Fraud Office.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022Street cleaner (TUPE transferred in 2013) v Ringway Hounslow Highways Limited
A street cleaner who alleged an eight-year campaign of age discrimination and harassment by his employer had his claims struck out for having no reasonable prospects of success.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022Former employee v Sodexo Limited
A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Sodexo Limited was struck out after she repeatedly failed to provide ordered medical information. The tribunal found no reasonable excuse for the non-compliance.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022Former employee v Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd
A former employee who did not dial in to a preliminary telephone hearing had his claims of constructive unfair dismissal, age discrimination and unpaid wages thrown out. His late application for reconsideration was also refused.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former employee (telephony service worker) v Capita Customer Management Ltd
A former Capita employee had her unfair dismissal claim struck out after she refused to engage with documents during cross-examination, making a fair hearing impossible.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Kitchen Assistant/Relief Cook (16 years' service) v Thames Reach Charity
A kitchen assistant with 16 years' service had her disability discrimination claim struck out after failing to comply with a deposit order. The tribunal found no reasonable excuse for non-payment.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former employee v NSL Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against NSL Limited was dismissed after neither he nor his former employer attended the final hearing. The tribunal concluded there was no good reason for his absence.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Head Teacher / Principal (part-time) v Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamia
An employment tribunal has refused to strike out most claims brought by a former head teacher against Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamia, including allegations of disability discrimination and whistleblowing detriment. However, the reasonable adjustments claim was ordered to be subject to a deposit order hearing.
Partial · Nov 2022Partial—Nov 2022Former employee v Halsey Masonic Hall, Watford, Limited
An employment tribunal dismissed all remaining claims of a former employee who did not attend the final hearing and failed to comply with court orders, ending a case that had already lost several claims due to non-compliance.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former employee (Principal Stylist) v Ms M Bratton and Evanlils Ltd
A tribunal dismissed all claims of unfair dismissal and homophobic abuse brought by a former Principal Stylist after he failed to attend the preliminary hearing or comply with case management orders.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former employee v Marks and Spencer Group plc
A former employee with under two years' service had her unfair dismissal claim struck out. All remaining discrimination and wrongful dismissal claims were dismissed after a full hearing.
Lost · Nov 2022Lost—Nov 2022Former employee v Leicester City Council
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Leicester City Council was struck out because he had less than two years' service. His subsequent applications for relief from sanction and reconsideration were also refused.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former employee (constructive dismissal) v Swale Heating Limited
A tribunal struck out most of a former employee's claims, including a pregnancy discrimination claim from a man, after finding the claims were misconceived, lacked reasonable prospects, or were an abuse of process. Only unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims against the employer survive.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Relief Manager (20 hours/week) v RSPCA North Somerset Branch
A relief manager who was dismissed after sending an inflammatory email and failing to comply with instructions lost his unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, and disability discrimination claims. The tribunal found no protected disclosures and no discrimination.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Communications and Marketing Manager (4 years' service) v The Alan Turing Institute
A communications manager who brought claims of discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal against The Alan Turing Institute had her case struck out after failing to comply with multiple tribunal orders over a year. The tribunal found a fair hearing was no longer possible.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Former employee v Pfizer Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Pfizer was struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders and requested a postponement 11 minutes before a 9-day hearing. She was also ordered to pay £1,200 in costs.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Former employee v Skylane Hotel Limited
A former employee who did not attend her final hearing and failed to comply with directions had her claim dismissed by the tribunal.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Former employee v Verisure Services (UK) Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out after she failed to join a preliminary hearing, despite multiple warnings from the tribunal clerk.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Former employee v Royal Mail Group Limited
A former employee's attempt to strike out Royal Mail's defence for alleged disclosure failures was refused, with the tribunal finding no material breach. The underlying unfair dismissal claim will proceed to a full hearing.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Cleaner (1 year 1 month service) v Sentrex Services UK Ltd
A cleaner with less than two years' service had her unfair dismissal claim struck out, and her race discrimination claims were later struck out for failing to comply with tribunal orders and not actively pursuing the case.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Former employee v St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales)
A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims have been struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide further information, despite having legal representation throughout.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Former employee v Virgin Media
A former Virgin Media employee had his latest tribunal claims struck out after bringing complaints that had already been decided in previous cases. The tribunal found the claims had no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Former employee v Otium Services and Facilities Ltd
A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination were struck out after he failed to attend a telephone hearing and did not comply with orders to explain his absence.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Bus driver (just over 2 years' service) v Stagecoach London (now amended to South East London & Kent Bus Company Limited)
A tribunal struck out a bus driver's constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims after she repeatedly failed to provide medical evidence and a schedule of loss, and did not attend the final hearing.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Former employee v Shoosmiths LLP
A former employee had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after telling the tribunal he could not play cricket due to disability, when in fact he played cricket in 2021. The tribunal found he deliberately misled the court.
Dismissed · Aug 2022Dismissed—Aug 2022Contracts manager (less than 2 years' service) v Building Product Solutions Limited
A contracts manager who resigned after a grievance outcome had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims thrown out because he did not attend the preliminary hearing.
Dismissed · Aug 2022Dismissed—Aug 2022Former employee v Wilkinson Retail Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claim was struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders over two years. The tribunal found a fair hearing was no longer possible.
Dismissed · Jul 2022Dismissed—Jul 2022Former employee v Tesco Stores Limited
A former employee who did not attend his final hearing due to work commitments had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed by the tribunal. The respondent's application for costs was later refused.
Dismissed · Mar 2022Dismissed—Mar 2022Former employee v Holtwhites Hotel and Daycare Centre (an unincorporated partnership)
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he failed to attend the final hearing, ignored tribunal orders, and sent abusive emails to the respondent's solicitor.
Dismissed · Mar 2022Dismissed—Mar 2022Former employee v Priory Group
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Priory Group was back on track after the tribunal revoked a strike-out, finding the employer had not received correspondence due to an email address error.
Remitted · Feb 2022Remitted—Feb 2022Former employee v Priory Education Services Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because her legal representative failed to provide medical evidence as ordered. The tribunal refused to reconsider and ordered the representative to pay £11,906.17 in wasted costs.
Dismissed · Mar 2020Dismissed—Mar 2020