Description Datalaw's recorded, ondemand webinar explains the practical and professional implications of the Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) Regulations 2026 and related instruments, which extend limitation periods for a wide range of employment tribunal claims from three months to six months and come into force on 1 October 2026. You will get clear, practicefocused guidance on which claims are affected, how to calculate limitation and trigger dates, drafting and casemanagement implications, plus worked examples (including the effect of ACAS processes). ([statutoryinstruments.parliament.uk](https://statutoryinstruments.parliament.uk/instrument/HfglEks6))
Who this is for Practising solicitors in England and Wales advising employers or employees on tribunal claims, settlement strategy, contractual remedies and professional risk management.
Key learning outcomes (3-5) - Explain which employment tribunal claims are extended to a sixmonth limitation period and the operative date from which the new regime applies. ([statutoryinstruments.parliament.uk](https://statutoryinstruments.parliament.uk/instrument/HfglEks6)) - Calculate limitation and trigger dates in real cases (including termination, continuing breaches and where the cause arose). ([hansard.parliament.uk](https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2026-06-23/debates/7586D54C-9E17-45D7-BB1A-36EE9546DBB2/EmploymentTribunal%28ExtensionOfTimeLimits%29%28MiscellaneousAmendmentsAndTransitionalProvisions%29Regulations2026?utm_source=openai)) - Apply drafting and pleading best practice to preserve clients' rights and reduce exposure to latefiling problems (letters, settlement terms and contractual wording). - Meet regulatory and professional obligations: client care, recordkeeping, limitation warnings and risk mitigation for firm procedures. - Use worked examples and strategic considerations (including ACAS involvement) to advise on settlement timing, litigation strategy and diary management.
Topics covered (recorded syllabus) 1. Introduction and Context 2. Legal Framework and Statutory Instruments (scope, territorial application and transitional rules). ([statutoryinstruments.parliament.uk](https://statutoryinstruments.parliament.uk/instrument/HfglEks6)) 3. Key Case Law and Interpretive Issues 4. Regulatory & Professional Obligations for Solicitors 5. Practitioner Duties, Timelimit Warnings and File Management 6. Practical Application and Limitation Calculations 7. Worked Examples - including ACAS effect 8. Drafting Guidance for Pleadings, Settlement and Contracts 9. Strategic Considerations: Settlement vs Proceedings 10. Common Pitfalls and Risk Management 11. Key Takeaways for Practice 12. CPD Reflection and Recordkeeping 13. Further Reading and Practical Resources
Territorial note The main Regulations come into force on 1 October 2026; an associated order extends the time limit for breach of contract claims for England and Wales. Solicitors should note territorial and transitional distinctions when advising clients. ([statutoryinstruments.parliament.uk](https://statutoryinstruments.parliament.uk/instrument/HfglEks6))
CPD accreditation This recorded Datalaw webinar is CPDaccredited and is suitable for inclusion in solicitors' SRA continuing competence records. It is provided as a recorded, ondemand session (no live elements). Access the webinar to record your CPD reflection and download accompanying drafting templates and worked example materials.
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Webinar: Six Months Not Three- The New Employment Tribunal Limitation Regime From 1 October 2026
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