Alternative dispute resolution describes a range of techniques that involve a neutral third party helping to resolve a dispute between two parties, before recourse to courts or tribunals is necessary. Types of alternative dispute resolution include arbitration, conciliation, mediation and early neutral evaluation.
Acas to explore use of AI to drive innovation in dispute resolution, as polling shows 44% believe conflict in organisations has increased.
A group of housekeepers at a London hotel have called off strike action after successful negotiations with their employer.
Drivers working for Royal Mail’s courier firm eCourier have launched a group legal claim arguing they have been unlawfully denied...
Employers in the hospitality and leisure sector are facing growing numbers of employment tribunal claims, research has suggested.
The report...
The British Medical Association and the government have reached a ‘greater mutual understanding’ after constructive talks yesterday (5 August).
The...
Doctors union the BMA has warned that changes to strike planning could risk patient safety.
The Employment Rights Bill creates an urgency to build more proactive, human-centred ways to manage performance.
Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a return to strike action,...
The government has confirmed that employers will be banned through the Employment Rights Bill from ‘gagging’ workers who have suffered...
Using vague language in the workplace could be preventing employees from resolving conflicts, according to Acas.
A fear of confrontation is preventing employees from solving work disputes early, according to new research.
The exact schedule for the Employment Rights Bill is still uncertain, but there are a number of practical measures HR...
Discrimination and harassment cases hit their highest levels in companies in 2024, and data blind spots are affecting how companies respond.
A radical departure from the adversarial approach of employers, employees, management and unions is needed – Pete Colby, Pragmatism.
The talks represent Acas’s first major involvement in attempts to end the full strike since it started, on 11 March.
