Case 2301096/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Chandran Pillai v Dosa n Chutney — 2023
- Case reference
- 2301096/2023
- Decision date
- 31 May 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Martin Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Chandran Pillai
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Chandran Pillai, brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Dosa n Chutney. The tribunal recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service before an unfair dismissal complaint can be brought.
The tribunal found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years. On that basis, it held that the claimant was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not give an acceptable reason. The tribunal therefore struck out the unfair dismissal complaint. The judgment also stated that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this decision.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that the claimant had less than two years' service, so section 108 ERA 1996 prevented the unfair dismissal complaint. 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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