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6016923/2025Struck Out

Newbold Solicitors

17 July 2025England & WalesEmployment Judge Sharp
GOV.UK

Case Summary

The claimant's unfair dismissal complaint was struck out due to insufficient employment duration.

Key Issues

  • two years service required for unfair dismissal complaint

Claim Types

Cited Laws and Legal Issues

Employment Rights Act 1996 unfair dismissalEmployment Rights Act 1996

The claimant's unfair dismissal complaint was struck out due to insufficient employment

Decision Text

each EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: D Arthur Respondent: Newbold Solicitors JUDGMENT The complaint that the claimant was unfairly dismissed is struck out. REASONS 1. The claimant complains of unfair dismissal. 2. Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires a claimant to have not less than two years service to make an unfair dismissal complaint. 3. The claimant was employed by the respondent for less than two years. 4. Therefore the claimant is not entitled to bring such a complaint. 5. The claimant has failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out. 6. Accordingly, the complaint of unfair dismissal is struck out. The claimant’s other complaints are not affected by this judgment. Approved by Employment Judge Sharp Date: 17 July 2025 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 04 September 2025 Kacey O’Brien FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE

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Case Details

Case Number
6016923/2025
Decision Date
17/07/2025
Published
09/09/2025
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Sharp