Case 3313558/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr D Rea v Contour Desgin UK — 2024
- Case reference
- 3313558/2023
- Decision date
- 11 April 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Anstis Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr D Rea
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Contour Desgin UK. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 required two years' service for an unfair dismissal complaint, and found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years.
Because the statutory qualifying period was not met, the claimant was not entitled to bring the unfair dismissal complaint. The tribunal also recorded that the claimant did not give an acceptable reason, despite having been given the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out.
The judgment therefore struck out the complaint of unfair dismissal. It also stated that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by the judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant had been employed for less than two years, so section 108 ERA 1996 was not satisfied. The claimant 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- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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