What is changing?
The time limit to bring most employment tribunal claims will increase from 3 to 6 months.
When is this changing?
Expected October 2026
How can I prepare?
- Audit current HR practices:
- Review how grievances, disciplinaries, and dismissals are currently handled, particularly paying attention to process and the length of time it takes to conclude matters.
- Ensure timelines for internal processes align with the limits.
- Training
- Provide training to managers and HR team on the new time limits and procedural expectations.
- Records
- Look at current record keeping practices and look at ways of improving the system so that you are able to log and timestamp all employment-related decisions.
- Engage Legal and HR teams
- Seek advice early, especially if you are considering mediation, settlement or other ways to resolve matters.
- Stay informed on developments relating to the ERA