Retrospective Scooters Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after he failed to attend the hearing and provided no satisfactory explanation for his absence. The tribunal, applying Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, was satisfied the claimant was aware of the hearing date but did not attend or arrange representation.

The claimant failed to attend the hearing and did not provide a satisfactory explanation for his absence, despite being given an opportunity to do so. The tribunal was satisfied he was aware of the hearing date.

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• •Claimant's failure to attend hearing
• •Absence of satisfactory explanation for non-attendance

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr M Harriott Respondent: Retrospective Scooters Ltd Heard at: East London Hearing Centre On: 14 May 2026 Before: Employment Judge Byrne Representation Claimant: Neither present nor represented Respondent: Neither present nor represented JUDGMENT The Claimant failed to attend or to be represented at the hearing. Pursuant to Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, the Tribunal considered the information available to it and made such enquiries that were practicable before making a determination. The Tribunal is satisfied that the Claimant was aware that the matter was listed for hearing and, despite being given an opportunity to explain the failure to attend or to be represented at the hearing, failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his absence. The Claimant’s unfair dismissal claim is dismissed. Employment Judge Byrne Dated: 15 May 2026 Notes Written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Public access to employment tribunal decisions Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment- tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimant(s) and respondent(s) in a case.