Case 1402469/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Miss L M Hamilton v Future Care Group — 2021
- Case reference
- 1402469/2021
- Decision date
- 21 October 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Pirani Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss L M Hamilton
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal dealt only with the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint. It held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required two years' service to bring such a complaint, and found that Miss L M Hamilton had been employed by Future Care Ltd for less than two years.
On that basis, the tribunal found that she was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal claim. It also noted that, despite being given the opportunity, she did not provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out.
The judgment therefore struck out the unfair dismissal complaint. It expressly stated that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this judgment and would be listed in due course.
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 she was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 108 ERA 1996. It also recorded that she did not give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
- strike out
Official outcome judgment PDF
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