Cases6008449/2025

Claimant v Seven (Derby) Limited

27 May 2025Before Employment Judge Victoria ButlerMidlands Easton papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claimant did not have the required two years' qualifying service under s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim as the claimant had no jurisdiction to bring it, having been employed for less than two years.

Facts

Miss Kirk brought an unfair dismissal complaint against Seven (Derby) Limited. She had been employed for less than two years. The tribunal noted that other complaints existed but were not affected by this judgment.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim because the claimant did not have the required two years' qualifying service under s.108 ERA 1996. The claimant was given the opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out but failed to provide an acceptable reason.

Practical note

Unfair dismissal claims require two years' continuous employment under s.108 ERA 1996, and claims without sufficient qualifying service will be struck out for lack of jurisdiction.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.108

Case details

Case number
6008449/2025
Decision date
27 May 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
No

Employment details

Service
2 years

Claimant representation

Represented
No