Case 6003042/2024 · Employment Tribunal
E Porter v Specsavers Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 6003042/2024
- Decision date
- 6 January 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Roper Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
E Porter
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningE Porter brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Specsavers Ltd. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least 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. It also recorded that the claimant was given an opportunity to give an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out, but failed to do so.
The tribunal therefore struck out the unfair dismissal claim. No monetary remedy was awarded or assessed in the judgment.
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 s.108 ERA 1996 meant he was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint; the claim was struck out after he did not provide an acceptable reason why it should not be. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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