Made under the Employment Tribunals Act 1996
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Employment Tribunals Act 1996, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026
- Department: Ministry of Justice
- Made under: Employment Tribunals Act 1996
Extended the time limit for bringing employment contract claims in England and Wales from three to six months.
This Order amends the Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994 to increase the time limit for employees to bring breach of contract claims before an employment tribunal.
It extends the period from three months to six months for claimants in England and Wales.
The provisions apply to individuals whose employment terminated on or after 1st October 2026, or whose last day of work occurred on or after that date in cases where no formal termination date exists.
The Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Business and Trade
- Made under: Employment Tribunals Act 1996
The regulations amended the 2014 rules to increase the standard early conciliation period conducted by ACAS from six to twelve weeks, effective December 1, 2025.
The Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, made under powers in the Employment Tribunals Act 1996, amend existing 2014 Regulations to increase the standard period for early conciliation handled by ACAS from six weeks to twelve weeks.
These Regulations apply to England, Wales, and Scotland, come into force on December 1, 2025, and include transitional provisions ensuring the new twelve-week period applies to claims initiated on or after that date.