Case 1804310/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Miss J Laughton v The Edinburgh Woollen Mill (Group) Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 1804310/2023
- Decision date
- 24 August 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Maidment Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss J Laughton
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant complained of unfair dismissal against Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
The tribunal applied section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, which requires not less than two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint. The claimant had been employed for less than two years, and said she had been employed for only one year. The tribunal found she was not entitled to bring the proceedings and struck out the claim.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The unfair dismissal claim was struck out because the claimant had less than two years' service and was therefore not entitled to bring the complaint under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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