From 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing the majority of employment tribunal claims increases from three months to six months. Six months sounds straightforward enough. But for employers, the practical timescale could be much longer.
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The latest tribunal statistics claims continue to increase at a time when the employment tribunal system is already creaking at the seams. For employers, that means greater legal costs, increased management time, operational disruption and longer periods of uncertainty when disputes arise. So why are claims increasing, and is there actually anything employers can be doing to mitigate the trend?
Recent Ministry of Justice data points to a sharp rise in whistleblowing claims reaching employment tribunals. Yet at the same time, the success rates of those claims remains incredibly low. At first glance, this might feel like good news for employers. But the reality is more nuanced and real risks still exist. Matt Wishart, Employment Lawyer and litigation expert shares his thoughts.
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