Case 1400520/2026 · Employment Tribunal
Gillian Parkinson v Newsquest Media Group Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 1400520/2026
- Decision date
- 15 June 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cadney Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Gillian Parkinson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningGillian Parkinson's complaint of unfair dismissal against Newsquest Media Group 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 Ms Parkinson had been employed by the respondent for less than two years.
The claimant had been given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out but did not provide an acceptable reason. The tribunal therefore struck out the unfair dismissal complaint. No remedy was recorded, and 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 claimant's other complaints were not affected by this judgment. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996 two-year qualifying service requirement
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