Claimant v Surrey County Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Struck out because the claimant did not have the required 2 years' continuous service to bring an unfair dismissal claim under section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996.
Withdrawn by the claimant by email on 8 July 2024.
Withdrawn by the claimant by email on 8 July 2024.
Facts
Mr D Smith brought claims against Surrey County Council for unfair dismissal, whistleblowing detriment, and disability discrimination. The claimant did not have the required two years' continuous service necessary to bring an unfair dismissal claim.
Decision
The unfair dismissal claim was struck out for lack of qualifying service under section 108 ERA 1996. The whistleblowing and disability discrimination claims were dismissed following their withdrawal by the claimant on 8 July 2024.
Practical note
Claimants must have at least two years' continuous employment to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim, and claims can be withdrawn before or during proceedings.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2304617/2024
- Decision date
- 20 May 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Surrey County Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No