Case 1404368/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Poulter Mrs T Poulter v 1 Amelia House Ltd 2 Mr & Mrs Nuala Baxendale (trading as Amelia House Residential Home) — 2020
- Case reference
- 1404368/2020
- Decision date
- 12 November 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Roper Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Poulter Mrs T Poulter
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal struck out the Claimants' unfair dismissal complaints. It 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 the Claimants had been employed for less than two years.
The tribunal also found that the Claimants had not given an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why the complaints should not be struck out. On that basis, the unfair dismissal complaints were struck out.
The judgment states that the Claimants' other complaints were not affected by this decision.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment states that the Claimants' unfair dismissal complaints were struck out. It applies to both claimants in case numbers 1404368/2020 and 1404369/2020. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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