Struck out

Former 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.

Former employee v Miss Sparkles 2 You Ltd

A former employee with less than two years' service had her unfair dismissal claim struck out, but won £340 in unauthorised deduction and breach of contract claims.

Labourer (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.

Former 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.

Head 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.

Former 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.

Restaurant 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Project 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.

Chartered 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.

Former 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.

Playgroup 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.

Former employee v Shire Oak International Ltd

Two former employees had their claims dismissed and the employer's response struck out after both sides repeatedly failed to attend hearings and comply with tribunal orders.

Job 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.

Asbestos removal workers (former employees) v Kaefer Limited

A group of former asbestos removal workers had their claims against three companies struck out after the tribunal found there was no TUPE transfer of their employment.

Former employee v Sapphire Accounting and Randstad Construction Agency

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not provide evidence to show his claim was filed in time.

Road 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.

Sales 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.

Former 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.

Former employee v Kelvedon Auto Spares 87 Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out after he failed to attend the final hearing and had already asked to cancel it. The tribunal also found the claim was presented out of time.

Former 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.

Groom at a stud farm v Hildare Stud Farm Ltd

A groom who named an individual instead of the employing company on her claim form had her unfair dismissal case struck out as out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have brought the claim against the correct employer in time.

Groom (stud farm employee) v Hildare Stud Farm Ltd

A groom who named her employer's directors instead of the company has had her unfair dismissal claim struck out, as the tribunal found it was too late to add the correct respondent.

Former 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.

Former employee v Elizabeth Cardy

A former employee's unfair dismissal and redundancy claims were struck out because she had less than two years' service. Her remaining claims were also struck out after she did not attend the final hearing.

Former employee v Ontrak Recruitment and Training

A former employee's unfair dismissal and other claims were struck out after the tribunal found he lacked the two-year qualifying service and failed to comply with orders or attend hearings.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Board-level Health and Safety Director v Wilko Limited

A tribunal has refused to strike out a whistleblowing claim brought by a board-level health and safety director who alleged he was suspended and denied a bonus after raising concerns about storm risks.

Former 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.

Former employee (commission-based sales role) v Sera Neon Ltd

A former sales employee's claim for unpaid commission was struck out after she failed to comply with tribunal orders and admitted she had no legal argument to overcome a contractual discretion clause. The tribunal also ordered her to pay £10,000 in costs.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former employee v Revere Riverside Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after her employer was dissolved and she could not afford the £585 fee to restore it to the register.

Former 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.

Former employee v South Wales Campers Limited

An employment tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim after the former employee failed to attend the final hearing and did not respond to any tribunal communications. The respondent believed the claim had been settled directly.

Former employee (certification suspended after dismissal) v Isle of Wight NHS Trust

The tribunal dismissed unfair and wrongful dismissal claims after the claimant failed to attend the final hearing, and ordered her to pay £1,400 in costs for repeated delays and non-compliance.

Manager 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.

Café 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.

Former 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.

Commis chef (zero hours contract) v Eclipse Hotels (Bristol) Ltd

A commis chef on a zero-hours contract was fairly dismissed for failing to attend assigned shifts, but the tribunal awarded him £1,687.38 for unpaid notice pay because the employer did not follow the correct notice procedure.

Former employee v Active Assistance Limited; Staff Management Limited

A former employee who hung up on the tribunal clerk and ignored repeated attempts to contact her had her unfair dismissal claim thrown out for non-attendance.

Former employee v ACE Scaffolding (M/CR) Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out after he failed to attend three preliminary hearings, despite repeated warnings that his case could be struck out.

Former 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.

Nurse (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.

Former employee v James Mclaughlin

A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal and unauthorised deduction from wages were struck out or dismissed after he failed to attend the final hearing and had less than two years' service.

Former 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.

Cleaner (1 year 9 months' service) v Anglia Cleaning Solutions Limited

A cleaner who was left waiting for a manager who never showed up, and later told the cleaning contract had ended, has been awarded £785.73 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, expenses, and pension contributions.

Former employee v Ion Man Limited

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claim for unpaid wages and holiday pay after he failed to attend the telephone hearing. His application for reconsideration was refused because the notice had been sent to his email address.

Retail 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.

Former 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.

Broadcast 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.

Former employee (Transcare Nurse) v B. Braun Medical Ltd

A nurse who accepted re-engagement after being dismissed for gross misconduct could not later claim constructive unfair dismissal when she resigned. The tribunal struck out her claims.

Former employee v David Paul Warnock

Three former employees had their unfair dismissal complaints struck out because they had less than two years' service. However, they won default judgments for unauthorised deductions and holiday pay, totalling £2,891.77.

Apprentice Stylist v Corrine Sterry T/A Baloolah Hair

An apprentice stylist who had less than two years' service had her unfair dismissal claim struck out, and the rest of her claim was later struck out for non-compliance and lack of active pursuit.

Former 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.

Kitchen 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.

Former employee v David Morris Window Cleaning Ltd

A former employee who brought unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and breach of contract claims had all three struck out after failing to attend a preliminary hearing and not having two years' service.

Head 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former employee v Mitie Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Mitie Limited was dismissed after he failed to attend a remote hearing, despite having engaged with the tribunal beforehand.

Relief 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.

Former employee v The London Onyx Limited t/a Dubai Lounge

A former employee's unfair dismissal and unpaid wages claim was thrown out after she failed to attend the video hearing and had less than two years' continuous employment.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Bus 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.

Former 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.