Mr P Ennis v Hermes Parcelnet Limited — 2025

Mr P Ennis's claim against Hermes Parcelnet Limited was listed for a final hearing in November 2025, but at a preliminary hearing on 21 February 2025 Employment Judge Brewer struck it out under Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The judge recorded that the claim had been presented on 12 April 2024, that the claimant had last worked for the respondent in February 2024, and that he had failed to comply with case management orders requiring a schedule of loss and lists of documents. The judge also noted that the claimant's attendance was important because the claim was poorly pleaded and his evidence was needed to identify his disability and the legal claims being made.

The tribunal had already listed a preliminary hearing for 8 August 2024, which the claimant did not attend, leading to an unless order. At the 21 February 2025 hearing the claimant again did not attend in person or join in time; after the hearing the tribunal received an email saying he had telephoned twice, had difficulty reading the email containing the PIN, and had miswritten a digit. The judge did not accept that explanation, considered the conduct consistent with a failure to prosecute the case, and decided to strike out the claim. The judgment also records that if the claimant has a good reason for his absence he may apply for reconsideration.