Miss T Langton v Theatre Tavern — 2023

Case reference: 3309098/2022
Decision date: 4 February 2023
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Postle Date

Indexed: 23 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Miss T Langton

Respondent

Theatre Tavern

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The tribunal dealt only with the claimant's complaint of unfair dismissal. It found that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required two years' service before such a claim could be brought, and that the claimant had been employed for less than two years.

The tribunal therefore concluded that the claimant was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. It also recorded that the claimant had been given an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out, but had not given an acceptable reason. The complaint of unfair dismissal was struck out, and the tribunal stated that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this judgment.

Claims and outcomes

1 finding recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unfair dismissal	Struck out under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 because the claimant had less than two years' service; the tribunal also recorded that no acceptable reason was given why the complaint should not be struck out.	Struck out	—	—

Legal tests applied

1 reference

Official outcome judgment PDF

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