Employment and pensions

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

Acas early conciliation period increased to 12 weeks

Statutory regulations have been made increasing the early Acas conciliation period from six weeks to 12 weeks in response to demands on Acas and the increasing complexity of cases. The increase will apply to any case notified to Acas for early conciliation on or after 1 December 2025. For such claims, where no settlement is achieved, Acas must issue an early conciliation certificate bringing the process to an end and which will then enable an individual to lodge a claim formally in the Employment Tribunal.

The limitation clock stops during the conciliation period, meaning that claimants will have longer overall to bring their claims and more time to strengthen and prepare for any claim. Employers will need to adopt a balanced approach: while from 1 December they will have a longer period in which to engage meaningfully with conciliation and potentially move towards a resolution, they will also need to manage the practical and financial implications that a longer pre-claim process can give rise to.

EU Pay Transparency Directive due to be implemented

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is due to be implemented across EU Member States by 7 June 2026. The directive marks a step change in how EU employers will be required to manage and communicate pay. It introduces far-reaching...

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