A recent Employment tribunal case serves as a reminder that, although employees with less than 2 years’ service do not have the right to claim ordinary unfair dismissal, they are still able to claim automatic unfair dismissal if the reason for their dismissal is one of those protected by law.
In the case of Howson v Restore the Claimant was employed as a manager at a charity shop.
She worked 35 hours per week but was only paid for 30 hours per week by her employer. After having worked there for less than 6 months she queried this with HR and a director.
On the same day she had sent these emails she was invited to what was termed an ‘informal meeting’ which was due to take place a few days later. At this meeting the Claimant was dismissed.
In the case of Howson v Restore the Claimant was employed as a manager at a charity shop.
She worked 35 hours per week but was only paid for 30 hours per week by her employer. After having worked there for less than 6 months she queried this with HR and a director.
On the same day she had sent these emails she was invited to what was termed an ‘informal meeting’ which was due to take place a few days later. At this meeting the Claimant was dismissed.
