Miss M Scott v Higher Farm Equine Ltd: 6021960/2024
JUDGMENT
The complaint that the claimant was unfairly dismissed 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 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:[1]The respondent has made an unauthorised deduction from the claimant's wages and is ordered to pay the claimant the gross sum of £258.75.[2]The claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice and the respondent is ordered to pay damages to the claimant in the gross sum of £517.50.[3]The respondent has acted in breach of the claimant’s contract by failing to reimburse the claimant for the cost of personal protective equipment. The respondent is ordered to pay damages to the claimant in the sum of £150.00.[4]No award is made in respect for impact on mental health. The Tribunal does not have the power to award damages due to stress, health issues or inconvenience in respect of these types of claims.[5]The hearing listed on 30th April 2025 is cancelled. Approved by: