Cases2303074/2024

Claimant v Fireaway Clapham

14 March 2025Before Employment Judge D WrightLondon South

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalstruck out

The claimant did not have the required two years continuous service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint 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

Mr Todorov brought an unfair dismissal complaint against Fireaway Clapham. He was employed by the respondent for less than two years. The tribunal noted that the claimant also had another complaint which was not affected by this judgment.

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 was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out but failed to provide an acceptable reason.

Practical note

Claimants must have at least two years continuous service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim, and failure to meet this threshold will result in the claim being struck out.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.108

Case details

Case number
2303074/2024
Decision date
14 March 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
hospitality
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No