Case 2306251/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Y Xavier v Ms Liz Fieldsend t/a Chores & Paws — 2024
- Case reference
- 2306251/2023
- Decision date
- 12 April 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Tsamados
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Y Xavier
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr Y Xavier, brought a claim for a redundancy payment against Ms Liz Fieldsend t/a Chores & Paws. The tribunal held that section 155 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years' employment before an employee has the right to a redundancy payment, and found that Mr Xavier had been employed for less than two years.
On that basis, the tribunal concluded that the claimant did not have the right to a redundancy payment. It also recorded that he was given the opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but no acceptable reason was provided.
The claim for a redundancy payment was therefore struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redundancy | The tribunal held that the claimant had been employed for less than two years and therefore had no right to a redundancy payment under section 155 ERA 1996. He was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but no acceptable reason was provided. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 155 Employment Rights Act 1996
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