Case 2414345/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Mr P Steward v TGI Fridays UK — 2022
- Case reference
- 2414345/2021
- Decision date
- 3 March 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge McDonald Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr P Steward
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr P Steward brought a claim of unfair dismissal against TGI Fridays UK. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required the claimant to have at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint, and found that he had been employed for less than two years.
Because the claimant did not meet the qualifying service requirement, the tribunal concluded that he was not entitled to bring the proceedings. It also recorded that he had been given an opportunity to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out, but had failed to do so. 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 held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required at least two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint. It found the claimant had less than two years' service and had not given an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 ERA 1996
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