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What's an employment tribunal?

An employment tribunal is a special court that handles disagreements between employees and employers, like unfair dismissal or discrimination. The story explains that people in England and Wales will now have six months, instead of three, to bring their claims, giving more time to prepare or resolve issues outside of court.

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