Case 6015161/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Johny J Dodds v Notch Durham — 2025
- Case reference
- 6015161/2025
- Decision date
- 22 September 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Brain Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Johny J Dodds
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Notch Durham. The tribunal identified section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 as requiring not less than two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
The tribunal found that the claimant had been employed by the respondent for less than two years. On that basis, it held that the claimant was not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint and struck out that complaint.
The judgment records that the claimant's other complaints were not affected by this decision. No monetary award was made in this judgment.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that section 108 ERA 1996 requires two years' service and found the claimant had been employed for less than two years. The judgment states that the claimant's other complaints were not affected. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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