Case 2417937/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Shirley v Mobile Mini UK Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 2417937/2020
- Decision date
- 14 April 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Dunlop Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Shirley
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr S Shirley, brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Mobile Mini UK Ltd. The tribunal recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires a claimant to have at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
The tribunal found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years, so he was not entitled to bring the proceedings. It also noted that he was given the opportunity to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not do so.
Accordingly, the unfair dismissal claim was struck out. 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 s.108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required at least two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint. The claimant had less than two years' service and did not provide 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
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