Case 1601541/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M Thomas v Smart Solutions Recruitment Ltd — 2023
- Case reference
- 1601541/2022
- Decision date
- 17 March 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge R Harfield Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr M Thomas
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr M Thomas, brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Smart Solutions Recruitment Ltd. The tribunal recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint under section 94, and found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years. On that basis, the tribunal concluded that he was not entitled to bring the unfair dismissal complaint.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant had less than two years' service, so he was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 94 ERA 1996. He 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
2 references- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.94 Employment Rights Act 1996
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