Case 6001319/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mrs J Clough v Dr Joanne Cummings t/a Guiseley and Yeadon Medical Practice AT A PRELIMINARY HEARING — 2023
- Case reference
- 6001319/2023
- Decision date
- 26 October 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Lancaster Appearances
- Venue
- Leeds in private
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mrs J Clough
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing on 26 October 2023, Employment Judge Lancaster heard the claim of unfair dismissal brought by Mrs J Clough against Dr Joanne Cummings t/a Guiseley and Yeadon Medical Practice. The claimant appeared in person and the respondent was represented by Ms Michelle Teague, practice manager.
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim because it had no jurisdiction to hear it. The written judgment states that the claimant did not have 2 years' qualifying service, which meant the statutory threshold for an unfair dismissal claim was not met.
No remedy was awarded because the claim was struck out at the preliminary stage. The judgment also records that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested within 14 days.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Struck out at a preliminary hearing because the Tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the claim where the Claimant did not have 2 years' qualifying service. | Struck out | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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