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ACCA · Question 32 · Employment law
What is the standard time limit for an employee to present a claim for unfair dismissal to an Employment Tribunal?
What is the standard time limit for an employee to present a claim for unfair dismissal to an Employment Tribunal?
Answer options:
A.
1 month from the effective date of termination.
B.
3 months minus one day from the effective date of termination.
C.
6 months from the effective date of termination.
D.
1 year from the effective date of termination.
How to approach this question
Memorize the strict tribunal deadlines. Unfair dismissal is 3 months (less one day).
Full Answer
B.3 months minus one day from the effective date of termination.✓ Correct
A claim for unfair dismissal must normally be presented to an Employment Tribunal within 3 months (minus one day) of the effective date of termination. This time limit is strictly enforced, though it can be paused by ACAS Early Conciliation.
Common mistakes
Confusing the 3-month limit for unfair dismissal with the 6-month limit for redundancy pay claims.
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