Decision date
7 August 2025
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Smart
Case Summary
The claims of detriment for making a protected disclosure were dismissed upon withdrawal by the Claimant. The unfair dismissal claim was struck out by consent as it was presented too early.
Why this outcome?
No qualifying employment periodThe unfair dismissal claim was struck out because it was presented before the qualifying 2-year employment period had been completed, making it premature and not yet actionable.
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Decision Text
1 of 1 Sept 2023 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr. S Dunkley Respondent: DPD Group UK Limited Heard at: Birmingham Before: Employment Judge Smart JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL 1. The claims of detriment for making a protected disclosure are dismissed upon withdrawal by the Claimant. 2. The Claimant conceded his unfair dismissal claim was presented too early. The unfair dismissal claim is therefore struck out by consent because the tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear it. Order approved by: Employment Judge G Smart On 7 August 2025
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Case Details
- Claimant
- Mr S Dunkley
- Case No.
- 6000665/2025
- Tribunal
- Employment Tribunal
- Level
- First instance
- Decision
- 7 August 2025
- Published
- 13 November 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Smart
Registered Company
- Company name
- DPDGROUP UK LTD
- Company number
- 00732993
- Industry
- Transport & Logistics
- Status
- active