Case 8001400/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J-P Payne v Department for Work and Pensions — 2026
- Case reference
- 8001400/2024
- Decision date
- 27 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge R Mackay
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J-P Payne
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing held by CVP, the tribunal considered the respondent's applications under Rules 38 and 40(1) of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution & Rules of Procedure) 2013. The respondent sought strike out of the claimant's claims or, alternatively, a deposit order as a condition of proceeding.
The tribunal refused both applications. Oral reasons were given at the conclusion of the hearing, but the written judgment does not set out the substantive reasoning or determine the underlying unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment refused the respondent's applications to strike out the claimant's claims or require a deposit; it did not determine the unfair dismissal claim on its merits. | Other | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | The judgment refused the respondent's applications to strike out the claimant's claims or require a deposit; it did not determine the disability discrimination claim on its merits. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rules 38 and 40(1) of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution & Rules of Procedure) 2013
Official outcome judgment PDF
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