Case 6007978/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Miss J Gorrod v Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank — 2026
- Case reference
- 6007978/2025
- Decision date
- 22 June 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Arullendran REPRESENTATION
- Venue
- Watford
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss J Gorrod
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal dismissed Miss J Gorrod's ordinary unfair dismissal claim against Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank. It held that it did not have jurisdiction to hear that claim because she lacked the two years of qualifying service required by section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The automatic unfair dismissal claim was not determined by this judgment and was directed to proceed to a final hearing. No remedy or monetary award was recorded.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The ordinary unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because the claimant did not have the two years of qualifying service required by section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The automatic unfair dismissal claim was not determined and was directed to proceed to a final hearing. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 two-year qualifying service requirement
Official outcome judgment PDF
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