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1600332/2025Struck Out

South Wales Fire And Rescue Service

27 October 2025England & WalesEmployment Judge Jenkins
GOV.UK

Case Summary

The claimant's unfair dismissal complaint was struck out due to insufficient employment duration.

Key Issues

  • two years service required for unfair dismissal complaint

Claim Types

Unfair Dismissal

Decision Text

each EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Y Saqib Respondent: South Wales Fire And Rescue Service 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 even if he was employed by the respondent, would have been employed 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 Jenkins Date: 27 October 2025 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 27 October 2025 Kacey O’Brien FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE

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South Wales Fire And Rescue Service

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Employment Details

Industry
Construction

Case Details

Case Number
1600332/2025
Decision Date
27/10/2025
Published
27/11/2025
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Jenkins