13.1. The time limit to bring almost all claims in an employment tribunal will be extended from three to six months.
13.2. Claims which already operate outside of the standard 3-month time limit, such as equal pay and redundancy, will remain the same. The increase does not apply to breach of contract claims arising or outstanding on termination of employment where the time limit remains three months less one day from the effective date of termination plus any extension from ACAS conciliation.
13.3 The change is expected to take effect “no earlier” than October 2026.
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