Case 6013494/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr K Sweeney v J Sainsbury’s plc — 2025
- Case reference
- 6013494/2024
- Decision date
- 23 April 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge French Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr K Sweeney
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal considered the claimant's ordinary unfair dismissal complaint only. It found that Mr K Sweeney had been employed by J Sainsbury's Plc for less than two years, so section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 meant he was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out, but the tribunal found that he had not given an acceptable reason. The unfair dismissal complaint was therefore struck out.
The judgment states that the claimant's other complaints were not affected, including his complaint of automatic unfair dismissal, which was to proceed separately.
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 section 108 ERA 1996 meant he was not entitled to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal complaint. He did not give an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
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