Case 1402008/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr C Paterson v Abbey Metal Recycling Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 1402008/2021
- Decision date
- 30 September 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Pirani Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr C Paterson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr C Paterson brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Abbey Metal Recycling Ltd. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required at least two years' service before an unfair dismissal complaint could be brought, and found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years.
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, so section 108 ERA 1996 meant he was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. He did not provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 ERA 1996
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