Mr D Hattersley v Leedale Construction: 2604010/2020

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 2604010/2020
Mr D HattersleyClaimantLeedale ConstructionRespondent
Employment Judge SwannMs Bayliss (instructed by lay representative) for claimantMr Pheasey (instructed by Solicitor) for respondentDate 11 January 2021

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. Employment Judge Swann Date: 11/1/2021 Case No 2604010/2020 Page 1 of 2 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr D Hattersley Respondent: Leedale Ltd Heard at: Leicester Hearing Centre, 5a New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TE On: 9 December 2021 Before: Employment Judge Adkinson sitting alone Appearances For the claimant: Ms Bayliss, lay representative For the respondent: Mr Pheasey, Solicitor