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England, Scotland & Wales unfair dismissal: what changed on 1 October 2026?

Jez Smith4 October 2026

For most employment tribunal claims, the usual time limit increased from 3 months minus 1 day to 6 months minus 1 day for matters arising on or after 1 October 2026. Acas early conciliation remains part of the process and can affect how the deadline is calculated. Official source: UK Government / Acas. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/employment-workplace-problems/fired-from-job

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