Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant had less than two years' continuous service and therefore did not meet the qualifying period required under s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996 to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. The claim was struck out for lack of jurisdiction.
Facts
The claimant brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Plumm. The claimant was employed by the respondent for less than two years. The judgment notes that the claimant has other complaints not affected by this judgment.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal complaint on the basis that the claimant had less than two years' continuous service and therefore did not satisfy the qualifying period required under s.108 ERA 1996. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out but failed to provide an acceptable reason.
Practical note
A claimant must have at least two years' continuous service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim, and claims lacking this qualifying period will be struck out for want of jurisdiction.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6023542/2025
- Decision date
- 23 September 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Plumm
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No