Acas
Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The aim of Acas is to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
Although largely funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Acas is a non-departmental body, governed by an independent Council. This allows them to be independent, impartial and confidential.
Staff face ‘temporary’ redundancies and reduced hours
Airlines and manufacturers are having to lay-off staff but how easy is this, particularly as different rules and agreements govern relationships with employees in different countries.
Acas publishes coronavirus advice for employers
Acas has published advice for employers on dealing with the new coronavirus outbreak, including how to handle employees who have...
SWR begins 27-day strike over role of guards
South Western Railway (SWR) workers today began a 27-day strike – thought to be the longest in the history of...
Sir Brendan Barber: Why we need conflict
Could fairness at work be the Trojan horse that brings individual conflict management back into the board room? Acas chair Sir Brendan Barber explains.
How to deal with an employment tribunal
The employment tribunal is not something any employer particularly relishes. Omar Khalil provides some expert advice for HR professionals facing...
BA tries to halt industrial action with High Court injunction
British Airways is seeking an injunction to stop pilots launching strike action over pay...
Acas: Demand for early conciliation goes up by a fifth
Demand for early conciliation services has risen by 21% compared with last year, according to the latest annual report from...
New laws on misuse of NDAs in the workplace
The government has announced legislation to address the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in the workplace – including clauses designed...
Acas chief: What will employees look for from work in 2019?
Faced with an uncertain economy and little control over external events, employees seek fairness and “good work”. Susan Clews, the...
Proceeding with a disciplinary hearing when companion unavailable
XpertHR’s consultant editor Darren Newman looks at a recent decision highlighting the potential danger in proceeding with a disciplinary hearing...
Employment tribunal cases jump 39% after fees abolished
Acas has seen a 39% jump in the number of cases that have gone to an employment tribunal since fees...
Acas conciliators strike over workload concerns
Staff at conciliation service Acas are striking today (11 May) over concerns about their workloads, following the decision to abolish...
How to manage gender identity in the workplace
It can be difficult for employers to know where to find information on supporting trans employees in the workplace. Clare...
Do traditional grievance procedures destroy relationships?
HR professionals have relied on formal grievance procedures for years, but are they still fit for purpose? In an extract...
Abolition of tribunal fees: Next steps for employers
What does the Supreme Court decision declaring tribunal fees unlawful mean for employers on a practical level? Camille Renaudon, a...
