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Wondering when exactly claimants in various types of employment tribunal claim will benefit from the increase in the time limit from three months to six months? Wonder no more: Regulations have now been published confirming the transitional provisions for the switchover on 1 October 2026.
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- Employment law guide
The extension of the time limit for bringing employment tribunal claims, from three to six months, will take effect on 1 October 2026.
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- How to
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 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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- Employment law guide
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