Cases6018666/2025

Claimant v DNATA Limited

26 August 2025Before Employment Judge R Evanson papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claim was struck out because the claimant did not have the required two years continuous service under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant was employed for less than two years and failed to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out despite being given the opportunity to do so.

Facts

The claimant A Onisor brought an unfair dismissal claim against Dnata Ltd. The claimant was employed by the respondent for less than two years. The tribunal invited the claimant to explain why the claim should not be struck out but no acceptable reason was provided.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim because the claimant did not meet the statutory requirement of two years continuous service under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, which is necessary to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason to prevent the strike out.

Practical note

Claimants must have at least two years continuous employment to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim under section 108 ERA 1996, and claims lacking this qualifying service will be struck out.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.108

Case details

Case number
6018666/2025
Decision date
26 August 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
transport
Represented
No

Employment details

Service
2 years

Claimant representation

Represented
No