Case 1803756/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Ms A Akhtar v R1. Deborah Morgan R2. Deborah Morgan Publican Limited — 2021
- Case reference
- 1803756/2020
- Decision date
- 30 January 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms A Akhtar
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThis was a strike-out judgment, not a merits decision on the underlying employment claims. The tribunal recorded that by letter dated 22 December 2020 it gave the respondent an opportunity to make written representations or request a hearing as to why the response should not be struck out, because the respondent had not complied with the order dated 17 September 2020 and the matter had not been actively pursued.
The respondent did not make representations in writing, did not make sufficient representations, and did not request a hearing. The tribunal therefore struck out the response. No substantive liability findings or remedy awards are recorded in this judgment.
The tribunal also recorded that the respondent would be entitled to notice of any future hearings and decisions, but would only be entitled to participate in any hearing to the extent permitted by the Employment Judge.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The tribunal struck out the respondent's response under rule 37 after it failed to comply with the order dated 17 September 2020 and had not been actively pursued. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 37
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