Case 2407410/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr A Matthews v Tarways Asphalte Co.Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 2407410/2021
- Decision date
- 4 October 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge McDonald Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr A Matthews
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal considered the claimant's complaint of unfair dismissal against Tarways Asphalte Co.Ltd. It held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint, and found that Mr A Matthews had been employed for less than two years.
Because the claimant was not entitled to bring the unfair dismissal complaint, and had not given an acceptable reason why it should not be struck out, the tribunal struck out that complaint. The judgment states that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this decision.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996 required two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint. It found the claimant had been employed for less than two years and had not given an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
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