Cases6003476/2025

Claimant v Haroon Ishtiaq

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claimant was employed for less than two years and therefore did not meet the qualifying period 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

The claimant Miss A Elganas was employed by the respondent Haroon Ishtiaq for less than two years. She brought a complaint of unfair dismissal, along with other complaints. The tribunal noted that she had other complaints which were not affected by this judgment.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim because the claimant did not have the minimum two years' service required under Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant was given an opportunity to provide a reason why it should not be struck out but failed to do so.

Practical note

Ordinary unfair dismissal claims require at least two years' continuous employment, and claims lacking this qualifying period will be struck out at a preliminary stage unless an exception applies.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.108

Case details

Case number
6003476/2025
Decision date
9 May 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
Represented
No

Employment details

Service
2 years

Claimant representation

Represented
No