Case 2410052/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr T Hall v David Potts — 2019
- Case reference
- 2410052/2019
- Decision date
- 17 September 2019
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Horne Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr T Hall
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr T Hall brought a claim of unfair dismissal against David Potts. The tribunal recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint unless an exception applies.
The tribunal found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years. On that basis, it held that he was not entitled to bring unfair dismissal proceedings.
The tribunal also noted that the claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but he did not give an acceptable reason. The claim was therefore struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal treated the complaint as an unfair dismissal claim and struck it out because the claimant had less than two years' service and was therefore not entitled to bring the claim under section 108 ERA 1996. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
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