Kinetic Games Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Kinetic Games Limited. The tribunal struck out the complaint because the claimant had been employed for less than two years, failing to meet the statutory qualifying period required by section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

The claim was struck out because the claimant had been employed for less than two years, and section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires a minimum of two years service to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.

• •Lack of qualifying period of employment
• •Two-year service requirement under Employment Rights Act 1996 s.108

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: A Marmont Respondent: KINETIC GAMES LIMITED JUDGMENT The complaint of Unfair dismissal 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, pursuant to the Employment Rights Act 1996, is struck out. The claimant’s other complaints are not affected by this judgment. Approved by: Employment Judge Bax 8 April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 27 April 2026 Jade Lobb FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE