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 has seen a 39% jump in the number of cases that have gone to an employment tribunal since fees...
Carrie Gracie, the BBC’s former China editor, has received a payout from the broadcaster after it emerged she had been...
The number of labour strikes reached an all-time low last year, along with the number of workers involved in disputes,...
Staff at conciliation service Acas are striking today (11 May) over concerns about their workloads, following the decision to abolish...
The Ministry of Justice has released its latest round of data on tribunals – the first full quarter since fees...
HR professionals have relied on formal grievance procedures for years, but are they still fit for purpose? In an extract...
The number of early conciliation notifications has levelled off according to Acas, which has published its 2016/17 annual report.
There...
New picketing laws came into force in March designed to prevent trade unions adopting intimidating tactics during industrial action. Nick...
More than nine in 10 collective agreements met through Acas conciliation were fully implemented in the workplace, the advice service...
Amazon may be one of the world’s most successful online retailers, but the company hit the headlines recently due to...
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...
