Case 1805164/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Rigo v Ocado — 2023
- Case reference
- 1805164/2023
- Decision date
- 20 October 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shepherd
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Rigo
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr S Rigo brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Ocado. The tribunal recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires a claimant to have at least two years' service in order to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
The tribunal found that Mr Rigo had been employed by Ocado for less than two years. It therefore held that he was not entitled to bring the unfair dismissal proceedings. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not provide an acceptable reason. The claim was struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The claimant complained of unfair dismissal, but the tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required at least two years' service and that the claimant had been employed for less than two years. The claimant did not give an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 ERA 1996
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