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All items: Alternative methods of dispute resolution

What is the Acas early conciliation process?

Updated to reflect that the early conciliation period increased from six to 12 weeks on 1 December 2025.
Is an electronic signature on a settlement agreement valid?
How long will a potential claimant have to lodge an employment tribunal claim if early conciliation is not successful?
Are payments made under a settlement agreement taxable?
For how long after an employee has left an organisation can they make use of early conciliation?
Who will Acas contact about the early conciliation of a potential employment tribunal claim?
Will a failure by either party to engage in early conciliation be taken into account by an employment tribunal?
Is a fee payable by employees or employers wanting to make use of Acas early conciliation?
Is it possible for a potential claimant to lodge a claim with an employment tribunal without first notifying Acas through the early conciliation process?
Can a potential claimant's legal representative contact Acas and engage in early conciliation on their behalf?

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