Mr C Hilton v Hodgson Automative LLP: 3201462/2020
JUDGMENT
The claim is struck out.REASONS
[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 these proceedings.[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 claim is struck out. Employment Judge Burgher 28 October 2020 Case Number: 3201462/2020 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Colin Hilton Respondent: Hodgson Automotive Limited Heard at: East London Employment Tribunal (by telephone) On: 29 March 2021 Before: Employment Judge Barrett Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Ms Claire Feeney, HR Manager of the Respondent[1]The Respondent was in breach of contract by dismissing the Claimant without giving one week’s notice as required by his employment contract.[2]The Respondent having paid the Claimant one week’s wages in lieu of notice no compensation is awarded.