Case 8002368/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Lyle v Calmac Ferries Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 8002368/2025
- Decision date
- 28 January 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge S Cowen
- Venue
- Glasgow
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Lyle
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal dismissed Mr Lyle's unfair dismissal claim under s.96 Employment Rights Act 1996. It held that he did not have the qualifying continuous service required by s.108 ERA 1996, and on that basis the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to hear the claim.
The judgment records that the decision was given orally and then issued in writing by Employment Judge S Cowen. No monetary award was made because the claim was dismissed at the jurisdictional stage.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Dismissed because the Claimant did not have the qualifying continuous service under s.108 ERA 1996, so the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to hear the unfair dismissal claim under s.96 ERA 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.96 Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.108 Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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