Case 3213374/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Miss LM Blake v Passion 4 Hair Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 3213374/2020
- Decision date
- 30 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gardiner Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss LM Blake
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMiss LM Blake brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Passion 4 Hair Limited. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint, and found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years.
Because the claimant was not entitled to bring the unfair dismissal proceedings, the tribunal struck out the whole claim. The tribunal also noted that the claimant had been given an opportunity to provide an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out, but had not done so.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim because section 108 ERA 1996 requires two years' service and the claimant had less than two years' service. The claimant also failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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