Cases2301678/2025

Claimant v Assini Limited

16 July 2025Before Employment Judge SudraLondon South

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claim was struck out because the claimant had less than two years continuous employment, which is the minimum qualifying period required under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out.

Facts

C Vau brought an unfair dismissal claim against Assini Limited. The claimant was employed by the respondent for less than two years. The judgment notes that the claimant has other complaints that are not affected by this strike-out judgment.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal complaint because the claimant did not have the required minimum two years continuous service under section 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

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

ERA 1996 s.108

Case details

Case number
2301678/2025
Decision date
16 July 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No