Cases6017753/2024

Claimant v Spring Community Hub

17 September 2025Before Employment Judge Leithon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claimant had less than two years continuous service and therefore did not meet the qualifying period required by section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out despite being given the opportunity to do so.

Discrimination Arising from Disability (s.15)(disability)not determined

This claim was not affected by the strike-out judgment and remains to be determined.

Facts

Mrs Khanam was employed by Spring Community Hub for less than two years. She brought claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. The respondent appears to be a charitable community organisation.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim because the claimant did not have the required two years continuous service under section 108 ERA 1996. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason why the claim should not be struck out. The disability discrimination claim remains active.

Practical note

A claimant must have at least two years continuous service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim, and failure to meet this qualifying period will result in strike-out.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.108

Case details

Case number
6017753/2024
Decision date
17 September 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
charity
Represented
No

Employment details

Service
2 years

Claimant representation

Represented
No