Mr C Yoong v Randstad Solutions Ltd and others

Case Numbers: 3201269/2023 & 3201270/2023 Mr30/01/2025

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr. C. Yoong Respondent: University of East London Heard at: East London Hearing Centre (in public; by CVP) On: Friday 3 January 2025 Before: Employment Judge Hallen Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Ms. J. Twomey- Counsel

JUDGMENT The Claimant’s applications to have the claim struck out and costs in terms of rule 37(1)(c) and 76 of Schedule 1 of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013 are refused. The claim shall proceed to the hearing listed before a full tribunal on 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 July 2025.

REASONS 1 This matter was listed before me today to consider a number of matters. The claim had previously been considered by Employment Judge Beyzade on 15 December 2023 and Employment Judge Jones on 17 and 26 June 2024. At those case management hearings, the issues and the parties had been narrowed and directions given for a hearing before a full tribunal on 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 July 2025. 2 The...

has, the second stage requires the Tribunal to decide as a matter of discretion whether to strike out the claim. In Hassan Lady Wise stated that the second stage is important as it is ‘a fundamental cross check to avoid the bringing to an end prematurely of a claim that may yet have merit’ (paragraph 19). 7 Striking out is not automatic and care is needed given the draconian nature. In Hasan th...