Case 2407812/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr P Hargrove v Hattons Travel — 2023
- Case reference
- 2407812/2023
- Decision date
- 14 December 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Buzzard REPRESENTATION
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr P Hargrove
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr P Hargrove, brought a sole claim of unfair dismissal against Hattons Travel. The hearing took place by video at Liverpool on 8 December 2023 before Employment Judge Buzzard, with the claimant appearing in person and the respondent represented by Mr Brian Hatton, a director.
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim. It recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires a claimant to have at least two years' service to bring such a claim, and the claimant accepted that he had been employed for less than two years.
On that basis, the tribunal held that the claimant was not entitled to pursue an unfair dismissal claim. No monetary remedy was awarded.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that the claimant had less than two years' service, so he was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal claim under section 108 ERA 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
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