Case 3305805/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr David Whaley v Bernard Matthews Foods Limited — 2022
- Case reference
- 3305805/2022
- Decision date
- 21 September 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Liz Ord
- Venue
- Bury St Edmunds
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr David Whaley
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt Bury St Edmunds on 21 September 2022, Employment Judge Liz Ord considered Mr David Whaley's complaint of ordinary unfair dismissal against Bernard Matthews Foods Limited. The tribunal held that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the claim because the claimant had less than two years' employment service with the respondent.
As a result, the unfair dismissal claim was dismissed. The judgment records no monetary award and no further substantive findings or remedies.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held it had no jurisdiction to hear the claimant's complaint of ordinary unfair dismissal because he had less than two years' employment service with the respondent. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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