Case 1800857/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Goodwin v IES Gas — 2022
- Case reference
- 1800857/2022
- Decision date
- 3 May 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Davies
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Goodwin
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr S Goodwin presented a complaint of unfair dismissal against IES Gas. The tribunal recorded that section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint, and the claim form showed 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 an unfair dismissal complaint. The tribunal also noted that, despite being given the opportunity to do so, the claimant did not provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out.
The judgment therefore struck out the unfair dismissal complaint. It stated that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal complaint because section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service and the claim form showed less than two years' service. The claimant did not give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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