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- Employment law guide
The Government has confirmed that the reduced unfair dismissal qualifying period and removal of the compensation cap apply only where the effective date of termination is on or after 1 January 2027. HR should review exit timelines, termination dates and PILON clauses.
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- Legal timetable
Updated to confirm that the removal of the unfair dismissal compensation cap applies to dismissals where the effective date of termination is on or after 1 January 2027. This gives HR extra clarity on exactly when their employer faces increased financial risks if it gets a dismissal wrong.
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- Employment law guide
This guide outlines what happens at a final hearing in the employment tribunal.
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- Employment law guide
This guide outlines the three types of costs order that can be made in employment tribunal proceedings.
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- Employment law guide
This guide explains how the employment tribunal manages a claim after it has been accepted, including the types of case management orders it may make, and how they are used to progress the case to a final hearing.
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- Employment law guide
This guide provides an overview of the requirements for starting and responding to a claim in the employment tribunal.
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- Employment law guide
This guide outlines the nature and function of preliminary hearings in employment tribunal proceedings, and the issues the tribunal may deal with, including deposit orders and alternative dispute resolution.
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- Legal timetable
Draft Regulations have been published confirming that the increase to employment tribunal time limits will come into effect from 1 October 2026.
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- Quick reference
Updated to reflect an increase in unfair dismissal compensation limits, effective from 6 April 2026.
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- FAQs
The maximum amount of a week's pay for calculating the basic unfair dismissal award is increased for dismissals on or after 6 April 2026.