Case 6022473/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Matthew Winwood v Hough Green Garage Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 6022473/2024
- Decision date
- 12 June 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Edmonds Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Matthew Winwood
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Matthew Winwood, brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Hough Green Garage Limited. The tribunal recorded that, subject to exceptions, section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires two years’ service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.
It found that the claimant had been employed for less than two years and therefore was not entitled to bring the complaint. The tribunal also noted that, despite being given the opportunity, the claimant did not give an acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. The unfair dismissal complaint was therefore 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 struck out the unfair dismissal complaint because section 108 ERA 1996 requires at least two years' service for such a claim, and the claimant had less than two years' service. The claimant did not give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity, for why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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