Claimant v John Lewis Plc

The claimant accepted he did not have two years' service, which is required for ordinary unfair dismissal claims. The claim was dismissed for lack of qualifying service.

Dismissed for the same reason as the unfair dismissal claim - the claimant lacked the two years' service necessary to bring this claim.

The respondent accepted that the claimant had brought a valid claim for unauthorised deductions from wages totalling £832. The tribunal issued a judgment by consent upholding this complaint.

The tribunal had no jurisdiction because the claimant failed to identify any protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. He had written 'false sexual allegations' but this does not constitute a protected characteristic.

The claimant's essential complaint was about defamation and reputational damage arising from false allegations and an inadequate investigation. The tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear defamation claims or general complaints about reputation damage.