Case 2300336/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Ben Dewing v Drivalia UK Ltd — 2023
- Case reference
- 2300336/2023
- Decision date
- 28 September 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge T Perry
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Ben Dewing
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal struck out the claimant’s unfair dismissal complaint. It recorded that, by letter dated 12 April 2023, the claimant had been given an opportunity to make representations on why the claim should not be struck out because he lacked sufficient continuity of employment to bring such a claim. The claimant replied on 18 April 2023, and the matter was also discussed at the preliminary hearing on 27 September 2023.
The tribunal concluded that the claimant had failed to make sufficient representations against strike out, and it therefore struck out the unfair dismissal complaint under rule 37. The judgment states that the claimant’s remaining claim(s) continue, but it does not determine those claims or record any monetary award in this judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Struck out under rule 37 because the tribunal found the claimant lacked sufficient continuity of employment to bring an unfair dismissal claim. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 37
Official outcome judgment PDF
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