Important Update for Employers: ACAS Early Conciliation Period Doubles to 12 Weeks

Changes To ACAS Early Conciliation - Lighthouse Risk LLP

The maximum period for ACAS Early Conciliation is to soon double on 1st December 2025 from six weeks to twelve weeks under the Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. This is a considerable procedural shift that will impact both employees and employers. Before we delve into the implications of this change further, let’s first examine what ACAS Early Conciliation is… ACAS Early Co…

Important Update for Employers: ACAS Early Conciliation Period Doubles to 12 Weeks

As we flagged on social media recently, there’s an important change on the horizon for employers. From 1st December 2025, the ACAS Early Conciliation period will extend from 6 weeks to 12 weeks. What does this mean for your business? Early Conciliation (EC) is a mandatory step before most employment tribunal claims can proceed. The extension to 12 weeks gives employees more time to raise potential claims and engage in conciliation. While this co…