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3306693/2024Struck Out

DWP

27 March 2025England & WalesEmployment Judge Young
GOV.UK

Case Summary

The claimant's unfair dismissal complaint was struck out due to insufficient service period.

Key Issues

  • Claimant's employment duration less than two years for unfair dismissal complaint

Claim Types

Unfair Dismissal

Decision Text

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr L SOUSA Respondent: DWP 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 Young Date: 27/3/2025 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 01/4/2025 N Gotecha FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE

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Case Details

Case Number
3306693/2024
Decision Date
27/03/2025
Published
07/04/2025
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Young