Last updated: April 2026
Time limit status
This is a calculator estimate only. Limitation rules can be complex, and only a court or tribunal can decide whether a claim is in time.
Seek urgent legal advice. There are limited exceptions, but you should not assume the claim can proceed.
Find a solicitor ->For most employment tribunal claims, you must contact ACAS for early conciliation before the deadline. The ACAS process pauses the time limit if you notify ACAS in time, but deadline calculations can be complicated.
A limitation period is the time limit within which you must bring a legal claim. Once it expires, the claim is usually time-barred regardless of its merits.
Courts and tribunals have limited discretion to extend time in some claims, especially personal injury and certain employment cases. Get legal advice urgently.
Yes. Notifying ACAS for early conciliation can pause the tribunal time limit if you notify ACAS before the deadline expires.
This calculator is designed to help you understand the likely number before you make a decision or start an application.
Your result should be checked against official UK guidance, especially if your circumstances include dependants, exemptions, prior leave, or a complex immigration history.
Treat the figure as a planning tool rather than legal advice. Where the answer affects an application deadline or major payment, speak to an authorised adviser.
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