Case 2602102/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr C J Hughes v Blachford UK Ltd — 2022
- Case reference
- 2602102/2022
- Decision date
- 26 September 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Broughton Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr C J Hughes
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr C J Hughes, brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Blachford Ltd. Employment Judge Broughton held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires 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 and was therefore not entitled to bring the proceedings. It also recorded that the claimant failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out. The claim was accordingly struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment records that the claimant complained of unfair dismissal, but the claim was struck out because section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years' service and the claimant had less than two years' service. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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