Case 1303175/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Claimant v Ugwuogbu v Hewitt homes — 2023
- Case reference
- 1303175/2023
- Decision date
- 31 July 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Battisby Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claimant
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Miss V Ugwuogbu, brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Hewitt Homes. The tribunal noted that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal claim.
It found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years and was therefore not entitled to pursue the unfair dismissal complaint. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not provide an acceptable reason.
The tribunal accordingly struck out the unfair dismissal complaint. It also stated that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that the claimant had less than two years' service and was therefore not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 108 ERA 1996. The claimant did not give an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
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