Case 2402016/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Blackburn v Guarding Solutions and Training Services Ltd (t/a GSTS) — 2024
- Case reference
- 2402016/2024
- Decision date
- 17 December 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Buzzard REPRESENTATION
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Blackburn
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal listed the case as Mr J Blackburn v Guarding Solutions & Training Services Ltd and heard it by video on 10 December 2024 before Employment Judge Buzzard. The claimant did not attend, and the respondent was represented by Mrs M Peckham, solicitor. The judgment records that this was the second hearing the claimant had failed to attend.
The tribunal attempted to contact the claimant by phone and email without success. The hearing was delayed by 30 minutes to allow him time to contact the tribunal if he intended to proceed, but no contact was made. On that basis, the tribunal dismissed the claimant’s claims under rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2013.
No merits findings were made on the underlying claims. The dismissal was procedural, based on the claimant’s non-attendance and failure to be represented, rather than on any substantive determination of the unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, or race discrimination allegations.
The written record notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested in accordance with the usual tribunal procedure.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed under rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2013 because the claimant did not attend or be represented at the hearing. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | Dismissed under rule 47 because the claimant failed to attend or be represented. The judgment does not determine the claim on its merits. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Race discrimination | Dismissed under rule 47 because the claimant failed to attend or be represented. The judgment does not determine the claim on its merits. | Dismissed | Race | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2013
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