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.
Consultant editor Darren Newman examines the Trade Union Bill and explains why, as currently drafted, the Bill places more restrictions...
Public-sector stoppages have prompted the Conservatives to propose reforms that they think would curb strike action. But will these reforms...
Personality clashes are the third most common cause of workplace conflict, according to an XpertHR survey. In what circumstances can...
When an employee raises a grievance, it is often about another employee. It could be an allegation of bullying by...
A Labour government would completely reform the employment tribunal system the party has announced.
Speaking at the TUC Congress in...
The onus is often on the line manager to fulfil many core workplace objectives, from productivity to wellbeing. Brendan Barber,...
Clarion’s John Robinson looks at how the introduction of Acas early conciliation may affect the employment tribunal process.
On 6...
A fundamental difference for employers under the early conciliation regime is that they may first be alerted to a potential...
From 6 May 2014, those seeking to bring an employment tribunal claim must first contact Acas so that an attempt at early conciliation can be made...
The introduction of employment tribunal fees has led to a huge reduction in cases with only one tribunal claim in...
Consultant editor Darren Newman asks if the new early conciliation process can avoid the unforeseen litigation over the detail that...
Regulations outlining how early conciliation will work when launched in April 2014 have been published today by the Government.
Under...
Andrew McConnell, an associate at Brodies, looks at the potential consequences of mishandling an employee’s grievance and provides some…
Daniel Isaac, a partner in the employment team at Withers, answers the key questions on which a claim for unfair...
Conflict is an inevitable feature of organisational life, but too often it is pushed down the business agenda. Ed Sweeney...
