Claimant v Quanta Group limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant was employed for less than two years and therefore did not meet the minimum qualifying period under s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out.
Facts
The claimant J Obrien brought an unfair dismissal claim against Quanta Group limited. The claimant had been employed by the respondent for less than two years. The judgment indicates the claimant had other outstanding complaints that were not affected by this decision.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal complaint because the claimant did not meet the statutory two-year qualifying period required under s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant was given an opportunity to provide reasons why the complaint should not be struck out but failed to provide an acceptable explanation.
Practical note
Unfair dismissal claims require a minimum of two years continuous employment, and claims brought without this qualifying service will be struck out as having no reasonable prospect of success.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6019771/2025
- Decision date
- 30 July 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No