Time Limits

There are strict time limits for making claims to employment tribunals.

• In most discrimination cases, you need to give your written grievance to your work within three months of the discrimination happening and then wait at least 28 days before making your claim to the tribunal.
• If possible, try to make sure that your written grievance is made within three months of the first act of discrimination you want to complain about. You will normally have three months from when you gave your work the written grievance to make a claim at an employment tribunal.
• Time limits can be complicated and do vary depending on the grievance. You should always get advice from an experienced adviser about what time limits apply to your case.
• Make a note of deadlines in your diary, and don't leave things until the last minute - you could lose your right to make a claim if you are late.

October 2007