Mr P Zarbakht v Comave UK Limited — 2026

Mr P Zarbakht brought a claim for unpaid wages against Comave Uk Limited and indicated that he remained employed by the respondent. The respondent did not present a Response. On 23 April 2026, the tribunal wrote to the respondent under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024 to explain that judgment might be issued. Neither party attended the final hearing at London South on 28 July 2026.

The claimant had emailed the tribunal on 27 July 2026 to say that the outstanding payment had been received and that he understood the matter was resolved. He asked whether attendance was still required, but staff did not pick up his email until shortly before the hearing. The tribunal considered Rule 47, which requires consideration of available information about the reasons for absence after any practicable inquiries. The judge found that the email clearly explained the claimant's likely absence and showed that his claim had been resolved. The judge dismissed the claim under Rule 47, finding no purpose in the further administrative steps needed to confirm withdrawal and dismiss on that basis. The judgment recorded no monetary award or amount paid.