Case 6006910/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Claire Wadsworth v The Smashing Glass Company Ltd — 2024
- Case reference
- 6006910/2024
- Decision date
- 7 October 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Heap Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Claire Wadsworth
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Claire Wadsworth, brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against The Smashing Glass Company Ltd. The tribunal recorded that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
It found that the claimant had been employed by the respondent for less than two years. On that basis, the tribunal held that she was not entitled to bring these proceedings.
The tribunal also noted that the claimant had been given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but she did not give an acceptable reason. The claim was therefore struck out, and no remedy was awarded.
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 she was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 108 ERA 1996. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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