Time limits

All claims to the Employment Tribunal must be presented within a certain time limit.  This varies depending on the type of claim you wish to make.  There is scope in some limited circumstances to obtain an extension to the ordinary time limit for presenting a claim.  The rules are complex. 

Tribunal claims presented after the time limit has expired cannot normally be considered unless the Tribunal can be persuaded to extend time under its limited discretionary powers.  The Tribunal will not have jurisdiction to hear claims unless they are presented within the time limit or an extension has been granted.