Mrs S Harrison v Card Factory — 2026

Case reference: 2603202/2023
Decision date: 25 April 2026
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Adkinson Date

Indexed: 23 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mrs S Harrison

Respondent

Card Factory

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The tribunal considered only the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint. It 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 Mrs S Harrison had been employed by Card Factory for less than two years.

Because the claimant was not entitled to bring that complaint, and had not given an acceptable reason why it should not be struck out despite being given the opportunity to do so, the tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal complaint. The judgment 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 and therefore was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996. The judgment states that the claimant's other complaints were not affected.	Struck out	—	—

Legal tests applied

1 reference

Official outcome judgment PDF

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