Case 2602699/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr C Isle v Mitchell's and Butler's — 2026
- Case reference
- 2602699/2023
- Decision date
- 26 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Adkinson Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr C Isle
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr C Isle, brought a single unfair dismissal complaint against Mitchell's and Butler's. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required at least two years' service before an unfair dismissal complaint could 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 bring the proceedings. It also recorded that the claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not provide an acceptable reason. The claim was therefore struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The only claim identified was unfair dismissal. The tribunal struck the claim out because section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years' service and the claimant had less than two years' service. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out but did not give an acceptable reason. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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