SCHEDULE 1THE INDUSTRIAL TRIBUNALS AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE 2020

PART 4THE RESPONSE TO THE CLAIM

Effect of non-presentation or rejection of response or case not being contested

19.

(1)

Where—

(a)

the time limit in rule 15 has expired and no response has been presented; or

(b)

a response has been received but has been rejected, and no application for a reconsideration under rule 17 is outstanding; or

(c)

the respondent has stated that no part of the claim is contested,

the claim shall proceed to early case management under rule 24.

(2)

Where paragraph (1) applies, the respondent shall be entitled to notice of any hearings and decisions of the tribunal but, unless and until an extension of time is granted, shall only be entitled to participate in any hearing to the extent permitted by the employment judge.