Employment Disputes
Pre-claim grievance through ACAS Early Conciliation, ET1, and Employment Tribunal hearing under the post-ERA 2025 regime.
Overview
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Royal Assent 16 May 2025) is the most significant overhaul of employment law since the late 1990s. Phased commencement removes the 2-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal, makes flexible working the default, restricts fire-and-rehire, and brings SSP to day one. This cluster covers the route from internal grievance through ACAS Early Conciliation to Employment Tribunal hearing.
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ACAS Early Conciliation is mandatory and free. For complex discrimination, whistleblowing, or high-value claims, instruct an employment solicitor — many work on Conditional Fee Agreements. Trade union members get free legal support.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-22. This is legal information, not legal advice.