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.
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.
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.