Decision date
24 March 2026
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Beck
Case Summary
The claimant's unfair dismissal complaint was dismissed because he did not have the required 2 years' service under section 108 Employment Rights Act 1998. Complaints under sections 10 and 12 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 were struck out as having no reasonable prospect of success. The claimant also confirmed he did not pursue complaints relating to notice pay or outstanding wages.
Why this outcome?
No qualifying employment periodThe unfair dismissal claim was dismissed because the claimant did not satisfy the qualifying period of 2 years' service required by section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1998. The complaints under sections 10 and 12 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 were struck out as having no reasonable prospect of success.
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Key Issues
- •unfair dismissal - qualifying period requirement
- •complaints under Employment Relations Act 1999 sections 10 and 12
Decision Text
Case No: 1300358/2025 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr E Arroyo Respondent: Premier Support Services Heard at: Birmingham via CVP On: 24/3/26 Before: Employment Judge Beck Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Mr Hulks, litigation consultant JUDGMENT 1. The claimant’s complaint of unfair dismissal is dismissed; on the grounds the claimant does not have 2 years' service as required by section 108 Employment Rights Act (1998). 2. The claimant’s complaints under section 10 and 12 of the Employment Relations Act (1999), have no reasonable prospect of success, and are struck out under rule 38 (1) (a) Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. 3. The claimant confirmed he did not pursue complaints in relation to notice pay or outstanding wages, those complaints are dismissed. Employment Judge Beck Date: 24/03/2026 Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Public access to employment tribunal decisions Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment- tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimant(s) and respondent(s) in a case. Recording and Transcription Please note that if a Tribunal hearing has been recorded you may request a transcript of the recording, for which a charge may be payable. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings, and accompanying Guidance, which can be found here: https://www.judi…
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Case Details
- Claimant
- Mr E Arroyo
- Case No.
- 1300358/2025
- Tribunal
- Employment Tribunal
- Level
- First instance
- Decision
- 24 March 2026
- Published
- 25 April 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Beck