Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant did not have the required two years' continuous service to bring an unfair dismissal claim under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. On his own case, he was employed for less than two years (November 2022 to June 2024). The claim was struck out for lack of jurisdiction.
Facts
The claimant worked for DHL Services Ltd from November 2022 to June 2024, a period of less than two years. He brought a claim for unfair dismissal along with other unspecified complaints. The respondent challenged jurisdiction on the basis that the claimant lacked the necessary qualifying period of two years' continuous employment.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim because the claimant did not meet the statutory two-year qualifying period required under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Even on the claimant's own case, he had worked for less than two years. His other complaints remain unaffected.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants must meet the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims, and the tribunal will strike out claims lacking jurisdiction even where the claimant is self-represented.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3302002/2025
- Decision date
- 26 September 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No