Redhill Garage EM Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant brought a complaint of unfair dismissal against Redhill Garage EM Limited. The tribunal struck out the complaint because the claimant had been employed for less than two years, which is the minimum qualifying period required by Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

The complaint was struck out because the claimant had been employed for less than two years, failing to meet the minimum two-year qualifying period required by Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to bring an unfair dismissal complaint.

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• •whether claimant had completed two years of service required to bring unfair dismissal claim under Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996

each EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Hollie Townsend Respondent: Redhill Garage EM Limited 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 McTigue Dated: 25 March 2026 Sent to the parties on ...27 March 2026............ For the Employment Tribunal ........................................