Mr A Torre v B&Q Limited — 2021

Case reference: 2304851/2019
Decision date: 20 September 2021
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge L Burge Date

Indexed: 19 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr A Torre

Respondent

B&Q Limited

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The claimant complained of unfair dismissal. The claim form stated that he was employed from 01/06/2019 until 08/10/2019.

The Tribunal referred to section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, which requires not less than two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint. After the Tribunal wrote to the claimant giving him an opportunity to make representations as to why the claim should not be struck out, he did not make representations or request a hearing. The claim was therefore struck out.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unfair dismissal	The unfair dismissal complaint was struck out because the claimant's stated employment dates showed less than two years' service and he made no representations after being invited to do so.	Struck out	—	—

Legal tests applied

1 reference

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