Case 1406383/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr E Ekeledo v Winchester City Council — 2024
- Case reference
- 1406383/2023
- Decision date
- 15 April 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Midgley Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr E Ekeledo
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal struck out the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint. It held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required at least two years' service for such a claim, and found that the claimant had been employed by the respondent for less than two years.
On that basis, the tribunal found that the claimant was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. It also recorded that the claimant had failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out.
The judgment states that the claimant's complaints of discrimination on the grounds of race and gender were not affected by this judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Struck out under section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996 because the claimant had less than two years' service and was therefore not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint; the claimant did not give an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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