Mr S Sameni Fallah v Outlier Ventures Operations Ltd: 2205767/2023
JUDGMENT
[1]The Claimant’s application for costs pursuant to Rule 76 of the Employment Tribunal Rules 2013 is well founded and succeeds.[2]The Tribunal exercises its discretion to award costs in principle to the Claimant stemming from the preparation and attendance at the Preliminary Hearing listed on the 2nd February 2024.[3]The Respondent acted unreasonably in only conceding the issue of disability on the 31st January 2024. The Respondent further acted unreasonably in its management of disclosure, requiring issues to be resolved at the Preliminary Hearing listed on the 2nd February 2024.[4]The Claimant is required to serve a Schedule of Costs, including a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred, on the Respondent and Tribunal, by the 9th February 2024.[5]The Respondent is to agree the Schedule of Costs, or to indicate which aspects are disputed, in writing to the Claimant and Tribunal, by the 16th February 2024. 10.2 Judgment - rule 61 February Case No: 2205767/2023[6]Both parties are to write to the Tribunal explaining whether a Hearing is required to resolve the amount of costs to be awarded by the 23rd February 2024.[7]In the event that neither party objects, the Tribunal will determine the issue of costs on the papers on a date after the 23rd February 2024. If a Hearing is required, arrangements will be made for the matter to be determined at a Hearing after the 23rd February 2024.