Mr A Tangata v Widnes Sport Ltd T/a Widnes Vikings and Widnes Rugby League Club Ltd: 2406489/2019

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 2406489/2019
Mr A TangataClaimantWidnes Sport Limited t/a Widnes Vikings Widnes Rugby League Club LimitedRespondent
Employment Judge HorneDate 19 December 2019

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 at least two years’ continuous employment 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. ________________________ Employment Judge Horne Date: 23 September 2019