Case 2414106/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J Montrose v Search Consultancy Ltd — 2020
- Case reference
- 2414106/2019
- Decision date
- 27 January 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Franey
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J Montrose
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr J Montrose, brought only a complaint of unfair dismissal against Search Consultancy Ltd. Employment Judge Franey recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' continuous service in order to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
The tribunal found that Mr Montrose had been employed for less than two years. It therefore held that he was not entitled to bring the proceedings. The judgment also records that, despite being given the opportunity to do so, the claimant did not provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out.
The tribunal accordingly struck out the claim. No monetary award was made.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment says the claimant complained only of unfair dismissal. The claim was struck out because the claimant had less than two years' continuous service and did not give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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