Acas arbitration scheme

New and updated

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  Employment law guide

  Alternative methods of dispute resolution

  Updated to reflect that the Acas early conciliation period is increased to 12 weeks from 1 December 2025. 

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  Legal timetable

  Confidentiality clauses void in harassment and discrimination cases

  The Employment Rights Bill includes a proposed provision to ban the use of confidentiality clauses that prevent disclosures relating to workplace harassment and discrimination

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  Tasks

  Attempt to settle a tribunal claim through Acas

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  Tasks

  Use the Acas arbitration scheme to resolve a dispute

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  FAQs

  Is there an alternative to bringing an employment tribunal claim in respect of a dispute over an employer's handling of a statutory request for flexible working?

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  FAQs

  How does the Acas arbitration scheme work?