Case 2418379/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Winwood v Peter Little — 2021
- Case reference
- 2418379/2020
- Decision date
- 22 February 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Phil Allen
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Winwood
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr S Winwood, brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Peter Little. Employment Judge Phil Allen held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years' service before an unfair dismissal complaint can be brought, and found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years.
On that basis, the tribunal concluded that the claimant was not entitled to pursue the unfair dismissal complaint. The judgment records that the claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not give an acceptable reason.
The complaint of unfair dismissal was therefore struck out. The judgment also states that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this decision.
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 complaint under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant 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- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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