Case 2406039/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs L Cowen-Carr v DBSi Civilian Personnel — 2019
- Case reference
- 2406039/2019
- Decision date
- 20 August 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Parkin Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs L Cowen-Carr
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMrs L Cowen-Carr brought a claim of unfair dismissal against DBSi Civilian Personnel. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years' service to present an unfair dismissal complaint, and found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years.
Because the statutory qualifying period was not met, the tribunal concluded that the claimant was not entitled to bring the proceedings. It also recorded that the claimant had been given the opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not give an acceptable reason.
The judgment therefore struck out the unfair dismissal claim. No monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal noted that the claimant had been employed for less than two years and therefore could not bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 108 ERA 1996. The claimant was given an opportunity to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out but did not do so. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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