Case 6039921/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Helen Louise Shepherd v Holes Lane Medical Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 6039921/2025
- Decision date
- 21 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Buzzard Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Helen Louise Shepherd
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningHelen Louise Shepherd complained of unfair dismissal against Holes Lane Medical Ltd. The tribunal found that she had been employed by the respondent for less than two years and therefore did not satisfy the service requirement in section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the complaint should not be struck out but did not provide an acceptable reason. The unfair dismissal claim was accordingly struck out. The judgment recorded no monetary remedy.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The claim was struck out because the claimant had less than two years' service and gave no acceptable reason why the complaint should not be struck out. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Section 108 Employment Rights Act 1996 two-year service requirement
Official outcome judgment PDF
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