Acas Early Conciliation Time Extended: What Employers Need to Know as Unfair Dismissal Protections Strengthen
The Acas Early Conciliation (EC) process — the mandatory first step before most employment tribunal claims can be made — is undergoing a significant change. From 1 December 2025, the maximum Early Conciliation period will be extended from six weeks to twelve weeks for any new EC notifications submitted on or after that date. Previously, […]