Mr I Rahman v OJA Global Limited — 2023

The case was listed for a full merits hearing on 4 December 2023. The claimant and respondent did not attend. The tribunal noted that the respondent had not presented a response, but the claimant also failed to comply with case management orders and did not provide the requested schedule of loss, witness statement(s), or documents.

Before deciding to dismiss under Rule 47, the tribunal considered the reason for the claimant's absence and made practicable enquiries, including a telephone call and an email asking him to attend or respond by 12:15pm. No explanation or response was received. The tribunal also noted that the claim form did not state the claimant's remuneration or the amount of compensation sought.

On the evidence available, the tribunal found there was no proof that the respondent had failed to pay the claimant as alleged. It concluded that the claimant had not proved his claims, that they were not well founded, and dismissed all claims, which were identified as claims for unauthorised deductions of wages for 9 days' work and 13 days' holiday.