Case 2401027/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Mark Martin v Longridge Timber Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 2401027/2021
- Decision date
- 20 March 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cookson Appearances
- Venue
- Manchester
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Mark Martin
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr Mark Martin, did not attend the hearing on 17 March 2023 and had offered no prior explanation or warning of his absence. The Employment Judge was satisfied that he had been given notice of the hearing and that it was his opportunity to make representations about whether the claim should be struck out.
The only claim identified in the judgment was unfair dismissal. That claim was struck out under Rule 37(1)(c) because the claimant had failed to comply with Tribunal orders requiring him to explain on what basis he sought to claim unfair dismissal without 2 years' service. The Tribunal also found that the claim had not been actively pursued and that it was no longer possible to have a fair hearing of the claim.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The claimant did not attend the hearing, had given no prior explanation or warning, and did not respond when the Tribunal tried to contact him by telephone. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- Rule 37(1)(c)
- Rule 47
Official outcome judgment PDF
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