Case 6036058/2025 · Employment Tribunal
J Algar v Whitbread Group plc — 2026
- Case reference
- 6036058/2025
- Decision date
- 3 February 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Ferguson Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
J Algar
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant complained of unfair dismissal. The tribunal stated that section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires a claimant to have not less than two years' service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint, and that the claimant was employed by the respondent for less than two years.
The tribunal found that the claimant was not entitled to bring the unfair dismissal complaint and had not given an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why it should not be struck out. The unfair dismissal complaint was struck out, while the judgment stated that the claimant's other complaints were not affected.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The unfair dismissal complaint was struck out because the claimant had less than two years' service. The judgment states other complaints are not affected, including any discrimination complaint or claim for compensation for loss of earnings following dismissal. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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