Cases6002540/2023

Claimant v Forticrete Ltd

24 March 2025Before Employment Judge AyreMidlands West

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claimant had less than two years continuous service, which is required under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out.

Facts

Mr Nagy was employed by Forticrete Ltd for less than two years. He brought a claim for unfair dismissal along with other complaints. The tribunal noted he had been given an opportunity to provide reasons why the unfair dismissal complaint should not be struck out, but he failed to give an acceptable reason.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal complaint because the claimant did not have the required two years continuous service under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant's other complaints were not affected by this judgment.

Practical note

Claimants must have at least two years continuous service to bring ordinary unfair dismissal claims, and this jurisdictional requirement will result in strike out if not met.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 s.108

Case details

Case number
6002540/2023
Decision date
24 March 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
No

Employment details

Service
2 years

Claimant representation

Represented
No