Jet2 plc

Case Summary

Mr E Wells complained of unfair dismissal against Jet2 plc. The tribunal struck out the complaint because the claimant had been employed for less than two years, meaning he did not satisfy the qualifying period required by section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

The claimant was employed for less than two years, which falls short of the mandatory two-year qualifying period required by section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.

• •Whether claimant had qualifying period of two years service for unfair dismissal claim

each EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr E Wells Respondent: Jet2 plc JUDGMENT The complaint that the claimant was unfairly dismissed is struck out. REASONS 1. The claimant complains of unfair dismissal. 2. Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires a claimant to have not less than two years service to make an unfair dismissal complaint. 3. The claimant was employed by the respondent for less than two years. 4. Therefore the claimant is not entitled to bring such a complaint. 5. The claimant has failed to give an acceptable reason, despite being given the opportunity to do so, why the complaint should not be struck out. 6. Accordingly, the complaint of unfair dismissal is struck out. The claimant’s other complaints are not affected by this judgment. Approved by Employment Judge Bax Date: 23 March 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 01 April 2026