Case 3200988/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Shante Smith Francis v DR Medical Clinic Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 3200988/2025
- Decision date
- 6 July 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Massarella Dated
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Shante Smith Francis
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal struck out Shante Smith Francis's unfair dismissal complaint against DR Medical Clinic Ltd. It found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years and therefore was not entitled to bring the complaint under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, which requires at least two years' service.
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 judgment expressly leaves the claimant's other complaints unaffected. No monetary award is recorded.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Recorded from the judgment. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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