Case 2403348/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Cowperthwaite v Coral Racing Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 2403348/2024
- Decision date
- 30 July 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Barker Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Cowperthwaite
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal struck out the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint. It found that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal claim, and that Mr J Cowperthwaite had been employed by Coral Racing Ltd for less than two years.
Because the claimant was not entitled to bring the complaint, the tribunal concluded that the unfair dismissal claim could not proceed. It also recorded that the claimant had failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out.
The judgment states 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 | The tribunal held the claimant had less than two years' service and was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 108 ERA 1996. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
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