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Different claims have different deadlines. Dismissal challenges, fixed-term challenges, discrimination claims, contractual exclusion periods and statutory limitation must not be conflated.
What needs checking
A dismissal challenge normally has a three-week filing period from receipt of the written notice. A fixed-term challenge normally has a three-week period after the agreed end. AGG compensation claims generally involve a two-month written assertion period and a separate court deadline.
Practical next steps
Create a dated chronology as soon as a dispute arises. Identify the document received, the sender, method of delivery and the precise remedy sought. An informal complaint or settlement discussion may not preserve a claim.
Prepare for the review
Send the relevant contract or policy, a short chronology, the correspondence and any document showing a deadline. Explain the outcome you need and any steps already taken.
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Updated: 8 November 2026.
Further practical examples
Illustrative scenarios; these are not reports of client matters or promised outcomes.
Scenario 1
A dismissal letter is delivered during holiday. Receipt and the start of time are assessed on the facts.
Scenario 2
A bonus is claimed months after it fell due. Validity and scope of an exclusion clause require review.
Scenario 3
Only an internal discrimination complaint is filed. Separate assertion and court deadlines need checking.