Stephenson MK Trust
Case Summary
The claim for unfair dismissal is struck out as the claimant was employed for less than two years.
Key Issues
- •The claimant was employed for less than two years, and therefore is not entitled to bring an unfair dismissal complaint
Claim Types
Decision Text
each EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Ms C Osaghae Respondent: STEPHENSON MK TRUST 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 Tynan Date: 2 February 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 20 February 2026 ........................................................................ FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE
Employer
Case Details
- Case Number
- 6007546/2025
- Decision Date
- 02/02/2026
- Published
- 10/03/2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Tynan