Miss J Johnson v Philip stanton — 2025

Case reference: 3311126/2024
Decision date: 6 May 2025
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Hutchings Date

Indexed: 23 May 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Miss J Johnson

Respondent

Philip stanton

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

Miss J Johnson brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Philip Stanton. The tribunal recorded that she had been employed for less than two years, and therefore did not satisfy the qualifying service requirement for an unfair dismissal claim under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Because the claimant was not entitled to bring the unfair dismissal complaint, and she did not provide an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, why it should not be struck out, the tribunal struck out that 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, so she was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. She did not give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, why the complaint should not be struck out.	Struck out	—	—

Legal tests applied

1 reference

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