This guide explains the time limits for discrimination claims to be presented to an employment tribunal and when an employment tribunal can exercise its discretion to extend the time limit.
Limits applying to various tribunal awards and other amounts payable under employment legislation increase on 6 April 2026, including the maximum amount of a week's pay for redundancy payments. HR teams should review the potential cost exposure of redundancies and disputes.
This guide summarises what steps the employment tribunal can take if an equal pay claim is successful, including an order to remedy the breach of the equality clause and the award of compensation. The guide goes on to explain what role the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) can play in ensuring that a pay system delivers equal pay free from sex bias.