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The time limit for bringing most types of tribunal claim increases from three to six months from 1 October 2026, and the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims reduces from two years to six months from 1 January 2027. Employers should check that the claimant meets these eligibility requirements when responding to a claim.
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- Employment law guide
The case of Mokhammad v General Medical Council confirms that when deciding if a discrimination claim is in time, tribunals will consider whether the alleged conduct extended over a period.
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- Employment law guide
The time limit for bringing breach of employment contract claims in Scotland will increase from three months to six months on 9 November 2026. This differs from the position in England and Wales, where the equivalent change is due to come into force on 1 October 2026.
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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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- Employment law guide
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