Mr M Kheder v Bakers Delights Ltd

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No: 4103082/2023 Held in Chambers in Glasgow on 3 November 2023 Employment Judge D Hoey Mr M Kheder Claimant Bakers Delights Ltd Respondent

JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL The respondent’s agent’s application for strike out of the claim is refused and the case shall proceed to the final hearing already fixed.

REASONS

1. The claimant lodged a claim on 28 May 2023. The claim included a claim for unfair dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination. The respondent disputed the claims. At a case management preliminary hearing the claims were discussed and further specification was sought and some case management orders were issued.

2. The claimant confirmed that the claims proceeding were in respect of unfair dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination. There is a dispute over the claimant’s dates of service and an alleged interruption as to continuity. Respondent’s agent seeks strike out