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6020467/2025Struck Out

Sovereign

16 February 2026England & WalesGray
GOV.UK

Case Summary

The complaint that the claimant was unfairly dismissed is struck out as the claimant was employed for less than two years, which is required under Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to make an unfair dismissal claim.

Key Issues

  • 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
  • The claimant was employed by the respondent for less than two years
  • 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

Claim Types

Unfair Dismissal

Decision Text

each EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: D T Morrissey Respondent: Sovereign 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 Gray Date: 16 February 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 3 March 2026 Jade Lobb FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE

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Case Details

Case Number
6020467/2025
Decision Date
16/02/2026
Published
18/03/2026
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Gray