What is the standard time limit for an employee to present a claim for unfair dismissal to an Employment Tribunal?

Answer options:

1 month from the effective date of termination.

3 months minus one day from the effective date of termination.

6 months from the effective date of termination.

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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