Case 1402197/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Ms R Clifford v West Sussex County Council — 2025
- Case reference
- 1402197/2024
- Decision date
- 30 January 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Roper Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms R Clifford
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal struck out Ms R Clifford's unfair dismissal complaint. It held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required not less than two years' service to bring such a claim, and found that she had been employed by West Sussex County Council for less than two years.
Because the statutory qualifying period was not met, the tribunal concluded that the claimant was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. It also found that she had failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, as to why the complaint should not be struck out.
The judgment states that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this decision. No monetary award was made in 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, so section 108 ERA 1996 meant she was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. She also did not provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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