Alexander Albert Ltd T/a Nouveau Legal

Case Summary

The claimant's claim of automatically unfair dismissal was struck out for failing to pay a £5 deposit ordered at a preliminary hearing. The tribunal hearing scheduled for December 2025 was cancelled.

The claimant failed to pay a deposit order that was made at a preliminary hearing, resulting in the claim being struck out.

• •Failure to pay £5 deposit ordered at preliminary hearing

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Ms S J Marley Respondent: Alexander Albert Limited t/a Nouveau Legal JUDGMENT The claim of automatically unfair dismissal is struck out pursuant to Rule 40(4) of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2024. REASONS 1. The claimant was ordered to pay a deposit of £5 following a preliminary hearing held on 6 August 2025. The Order was sent to the claimant on 29 September 2025. The claimant has failed to pay this deposit. The complaint is therefore struck out under rule 40(4) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. 2. The hearing fixed for 4 & 5 December 2025 will not take place. Approved by Employment Judge Sweeney Date: 18 November 2025