Case 3311822/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr J J Blakeley v PLK Chicken UK Ltd — 2024
- Case reference
- 3311822/2023
- Decision date
- 21 February 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Anstis Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr J J Blakeley
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr J J Blakeley brought a single claim of unfair dismissal against PLK Chicken UK Ltd. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint, and found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years.
On that basis, the tribunal concluded that the claimant was not entitled to bring the proceedings and struck out the claim. The reasons also record that the claimant failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal complaint because the claimant had less than two years' service and therefore was not entitled to bring the claim. The reasons also note that the claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but did not give an acceptable reason. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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