Case 6003514/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Luke Barnett v Blueflame Energy Solutions Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 6003514/2025
- Decision date
- 13 August 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Jones
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Luke Barnett
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal dealt only with the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint. It found that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 generally requires two years' service before an unfair dismissal complaint can be brought, subject to exceptions.
The claimant had been employed by the respondent for less than two years. The tribunal therefore found that he was not entitled to bring the unfair dismissal complaint and struck it out. It also recorded that the claimant did not give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, why the complaint should not be struck out.
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 and was therefore not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. 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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