Mr Phillip Potton v Holman Sports Club (England and Wales : Unfair Dismissal) -[2020] UKET 1405058/2019- (17 February 2020)

BAILII

Automated Summary

Key Facts

The claim was dismissed. The claimant did not have the necessary two years' service to bring a complaint of unfair dismissal. The contract was illegal and therefore unenforceable. The judgment was delivered on 17 February 2020 by Employment Judge Fowell.

Issues

  • The claimant did not have the necessary two years' service to bring a complaint of unfair dismissal.
  • The contract was illegal and therefore unenforceable.

Holdings

  • The claim was dismissed because the claimant did not have the necessary two years' service to bring a complaint of unfair dismissal.
  • The court found the contract to be illegal and therefore unenforceable.

Remedies

The claim is dismissed.

Legal Principles

The claim was dismissed due to the claimant not having the necessary two years' service to bring a complaint of unfair dismissal, and the contract being illegal and therefore unenforceable.

Judge Name

Fowell

Passage Text

  • The claimant did not have the necessary two years' service to bring a complaint of unfair dismissal.
  • The contract was illegal and so unenforceable.