Early Conciliation: Time Limit, Deadlines and Strategic Considerations

January 5, 2026 by Tom Street

Written and reviewed by: Tom Street, Solicitor Principal, Tom Street & Co. Solicitors (SRA No. 566718) Last updated: 5 January 2026 Key Points ✓ You must contact Acas before bringing most employment tribunal claims ✓ The standard time limit is currently 3 months minus 1 day from the act complained of ✓ Early conciliation pauses your limitation period (the clock stops) ✓ From 1 December 2025, early conciliation can last …

What is a Provision Criterion or Practice (a “PCP”)?

January 15, 2026November 1, 2017 by Tom Street

🔄 Updated for 2025/26 • Last reviewed: 15 January 2026 Written and reviewed by: Tom Street, Solicitor Principal, Tom Street & Co. Solicitors (SRA No. 566718) Last updated: 15 January 2026 ⏱️ 15 minute read Quick Summary A provision, criterion or practice (PCP) is a workplace rule, requirement or way of doing things that applies to everyone but puts people with a protected characteristic at a disadvantage. PCPs are central …