Case 1601317/2024 · Employment Tribunal
In person For the v Mr Steven Sutcliffe (Litigation Executive) — 2024
- Case reference
- 1601317/2024
- Decision date
- 6 September 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Mr David
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In person For the
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe case was determined at a preliminary hearing on 6 September 2024 before Employment Judge David Harris sitting alone. The Claimant, Mr K.P. Watkins, appeared in person and the Respondents were represented by Mr Steven Sutcliffe.
The tribunal dismissed the Claimant's unfair dismissal claim. The reason recorded was that the Claimant lacked the qualifying period of employment required to bring an unfair dismissal claim. No monetary award was made and no remedy was recorded in the judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed at a preliminary hearing because the Claimant lacked the qualifying period of employment required to bring the claim. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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