Case 1403673/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Ms S Smith v St John Ambulance - Dan Bevis — 2023
- Case reference
- 1403673/2023
- Decision date
- 3 August 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gray Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms S Smith
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMs S Smith brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against St John Ambulance - Dan Bevis. Employment Judge Gray held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint, and found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years.
Because the statutory qualifying period was not met, the tribunal held that the claimant was not entitled to bring the complaint. The claimant was also given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not provide an acceptable reason. The complaint of unfair dismissal was therefore struck out and no remedy was awarded.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held the claimant had less than two years' service, so section 108 ERA 1996 prevented her from bringing an unfair dismissal complaint. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out but did not give an acceptable reason. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
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