Case 2307643/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Ms M Walton v Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 2307643/2020
- Decision date
- 17 November 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Tsamados
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms M Walton
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal dealt only with the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint. It recorded that the claimant had been employed by Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd for less than two years. On that basis, the tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 prevented the claim from being brought.
The complaint of unfair dismissal was therefore struck out. The tribunal stated that the claimant was not entitled to bring such a complaint because the qualifying period had not been met.
The judgment also recorded that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this decision. No monetary remedy was awarded in this judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Struck out because the claimant had less than two years' service and therefore could not bring an unfair dismissal complaint under s.108 ERA 1996. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 ERA 1996
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