Case 2602796/2021 · Employment Tribunal
P Heseltine v One Stop Fishing Tackle Ltd (Director is Sharron Aspden) — 2026
- Case reference
- 2602796/2021
- Decision date
- 29 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Adkinson Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
P Heseltine
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal considered the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint and struck it out under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years, so he was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
The claimant was given the opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but the tribunal found that he did not give an acceptable reason. The judgment recorded 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 struck out the unfair dismissal complaint because section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least 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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