Case 2600038/2026 · Employment Tribunal
James Edward Robinson v Scotts Commercials t/a Lincoln MOT Centre — 2026
- Case reference
- 2600038/2026
- Decision date
- 4 June 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge R Adkinson Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
James Edward Robinson
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningJames Edward Robinson's complaint of unfair dismissal against Scotts Commercials t/a Lincoln MOT Centre was struck out. The Tribunal found that he had been employed by the respondent for less than two years and therefore did not satisfy the service requirement in section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 for bringing an unfair dismissal complaint.
The claimant had been given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out but failed to provide an acceptable reason. The Tribunal recorded that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this judgment. No remedy was awarded or addressed.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The claimant's other complaints were expressly not affected by this judgment. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996 two-year service requirement
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