Claimant v Halfords Autocentres Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant did not have the required two years continuous service under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to bring an unfair dismissal claim. The claimant was employed for less than two years and failed to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out.
Facts
Mr Newby was employed by Halfords Autocentres Ltd for less than two years before his dismissal. He brought a claim for unfair dismissal. The judgment notes that the claimant has other complaints that are not affected by this strike-out, suggesting multiple claims were brought.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim because the claimant did not have the required two years continuous service under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant was given an opportunity to provide reasons why the claim should not be struck out but failed to do so.
Practical note
Claimants must have at least two years continuous service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim, and this jurisdictional requirement can lead to strike-out at a preliminary stage if not met.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3302052/2025
- Decision date
- 22 August 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No