Case 6012826/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr A Brocklehurst v Home Bargains — 2025
- Case reference
- 6012826/2025
- Decision date
- 23 July 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge M Butler Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr A Brocklehurst
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr A Brocklehurst, brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Home Bargains. The tribunal held that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires at least two years' service for such a complaint.
The tribunal found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years. It therefore held that he was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint and struck out that complaint. The judgment also records that the claimant did not give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, why the complaint should not be struck out. The tribunal stated that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this 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 he was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint under section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996. The claimant did not provide an acceptable reason, despite being given an opportunity, why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
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