England and Wales commercial and regulatory procedures
When must a collective consultation complaint be presented?
Six months for relevant events on or after October 1, 2026; saved three-month period for earlier relevant events. Present the protective award complaint. The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
- Period
- Six months for relevant events on or after October 1, 2026; saved three-month period for earlier relevant events
- Trigger
- Last dismissal to which the complaint relates takes effect
- Rule
- Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292A
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292A. The retained source governs present the protective award complaint. The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
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The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension. The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here. The actual last dismissal to which the complaint relates takes effect and required completion must be established before using a final date.
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When must a collective consultation complaint be presented?
Six months for relevant events on or after October 1, 2026; saved three-month period for earlier relevant events. Present the protective award complaint. The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
Responsible actor. Eligible union, representative or employee under section 189(1).
Last dismissal to which the complaint relates takes effect.
The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292AHow does this provision count time?
- Present the protective award complaint.
- The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here.
- The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here.
The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here. The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292AWhich facts prevent one automatic date?
The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension. The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here. The actual last dismissal to which the complaint relates takes effect and required completion must be established before using a final date.
The eligible union, representative or employee under section 189(1) has established the applicable procedure and last dismissal to which the complaint relates takes effect. The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension. Present the protective award complaint. Six months for relevant events on or after October 1, 2026; saved three-month period for earlier relevant events. No computed final date is supplied.
A proposed completion raises a nonbusiness-day or time-boundary question for present the protective award complaint. The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here. Resolve this boundary under the identified provision and actual completion route. The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here.
The event occurs before October 1, 2026 but the claim is considered after that date. The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension. The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension. No automatic final date follows from this scenario.
Which conditions and exceptions apply?
- Applicable procedure and actual event
- The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
- Counting and completion boundary
- The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here.
- The complaint may also be presented before the last dismissal under section 189(5)(a). Establish the actual SI 2026/954 relevant event, ACAS adjustment and any granted extension.
- Eligible union, representative or employee under section 189(1). Last dismissal to which the complaint relates takes effect. Present the protective award complaint. The ordinary period begins with the statutory event. Calendar months are not fixed multiples of thirty days. No automatic weekend or court-office extension is established here.
What must the responsible actor complete?
Questions about this procedure
When must a collective consultation complaint be presented?
Does the last dismissal always have to occur before a complaint?
No. Section 189(5)(a) expressly permits an earlier complaint.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292ADid every live case become six months on October 1, 2026?
No. Regulation 4 saves the earlier law where the specified relevant date predates commencement.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292ACan ACAS affect the ordinary end?
The applicable early conciliation adjustment must be established from actual statutory Day A and Day B facts.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292AIs a late complaint automatically admitted?
No. The statutory not-reasonably-practicable extension requires its conditions and an actual tribunal determination.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292AAre six months the same as 180 days?
No. The statute uses calendar months beginning with the relevant event.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292ADoes this guide give a final filing date from one date alone?
No. Transition, conciliation, eligibility and any actual extension require review.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292AOfficial sources and review
Provisions used (3)
| Provision | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, section 189(1), (5), (5A) and section 292A | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| Employment Rights Act 2025, section 152 and Schedule 12 paragraph 2 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |
| The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, regulations 3 and 4, Schedule table 1 | Check the identified procedure, event, counting rule or qualification |