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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 23 July 2025

Debate

Employment Rights Bill

Contribution

158A: Clause 149, page 149, line 32, at end insert “and provides for the early conciliation period to be extended from six weeks to three months”. Member’s explanatory statement This amendment will ensure that the early conciliation period is proportionate to the extended limitation period for tribunal claims. This is necessary to promote the early resolution of claims and to clearly convey that, from a policy standpoint, there is active support for avoiding litigation.

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