Case 1304653/2018 · Employment Tribunal
Ms CE Matthews v Brucom Distribution Ltd — 2018
- Case reference
- 1304653/2018
- Decision date
- 18 November 2018
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Dimbylow
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms CE Matthews
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal considered a single complaint of unfair dismissal brought by Ms CE Matthews against Brucom Distribution Ltd. By letter dated 18 October 2018, the Tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out because she did not have two years' service.
The claimant did not make representations in writing, or did not make any sufficient representations, and did not request a hearing. On that basis, the Tribunal struck out the complaint of unfair dismissal.
The judgment does not record any remedy, because the claim was struck out at this preliminary stage.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Struck out under rule 37 after the Tribunal wrote on 18 October 2018 giving the claimant an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out because she did not have two years' service. The claimant did not make sufficient written representations and did not request a hearing. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 37
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