Case 6009702/2026 · Employment Tribunal
Stacey Matthews v Asda Stores Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 6009702/2026
- Decision date
- 22 July 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Jenkins Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Stacey Matthews
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningStacey Matthews brought an unfair dismissal complaint against Asda Stores Ltd. The tribunal found that she had worked for the respondent for less than two years.
The tribunal applied section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, which requires at least two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint. It found that Matthews was not entitled to bring the proceedings and had given no acceptable reason, despite having the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out. The claim was struck out. The judgment recorded no monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The claim was struck out because the claimant had less than two years' service and gave no acceptable reason why it should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996 two-year qualifying service requirement
Official outcome judgment PDF
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