UK changes to Acas early conciliation take effect 26 November 2026, requiring more information from claimants
Key points
- New regulations come into force on 26 November 2026
- Prospective claimants must provide more information, and the rules clarify how Acas handles early conciliation
- The conciliation period remains 12 weeks from Acas receiving the form or telephone notification
New UK regulations on early conciliation for employment tribunal claims come into force on 26 November 2026. Prospective claimants must provide more information, and the rules clarify how Acas handles early conciliation. The conciliation period remains 12 weeks from Acas receiving the form or telephone notification. For reference only, not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Review how the rules affect employment tribunal claim handling
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Signed, not yet effective
- Effective date
- 2026-11-26
- Employers covered
- Employers facing employment tribunal claims in the UK
- Official source
- Official source pending
Original report: Littler Mendelson P.C. ↗AI-assisted brief; may contain inaccuracies. Rely on the original reports and official documents. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.