Case 1301209/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Christopher Pope v Fine Dine Management Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 1301209/2025
- Decision date
- 20 July 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Connolly On
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Christopher Pope
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr Christopher Pope's complaint of unfair dismissal against Fine Dine Management Limited was struck out. The tribunal recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint and found that Mr Pope had been employed by the respondent for less than two years.
The tribunal found that Mr Pope had not given an acceptable reason, despite having an opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out. It therefore struck out the unfair dismissal complaint. The judgment stated that his other complaints were not affected, and it recorded no remedy or monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The claimant's other complaints were not affected by this judgment and were not identified or adjudicated in the supplied judgment text. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 two-year qualifying service requirement
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