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.
Rail commuters face misery today (1 March), as the highest train fare rises for nine years take effect while London’s Underground network is crippled by a strike.
Around 6,000 warehouse staff, clerical workers and HGV drivers based at Asda distribution centres have voted to take industrial action over pay.
Thousands of Airbus workers at its factories in North Wales and Gloucestershire have voted to strike in a dispute over pay.
University staff have today begun 10 days of strike action in their ongoing fight against pension changes, pay and working conditions.
Staff at the Financial Conduct Authority are being balloted for strike action over claims that the organisation plans to slash pay and introduce a new appraisal system.
More than 25,000 people have signed a petition to save the job of a Manchester bus depot’s first female driver.
Tesco has agreed a deal with another of the unions representing its drivers and warehouse workers, averting the threat of...
What HR teams can do to minimise the impact of strike action – and stay on the right side of the law
Industrial action has come to an end at shoe manufacturer Clarks after an agreement was reached with the Community union....
Bodies representing universities have said that their best offer is on the table as they prepare for three days of...
Academics at 58 universities have voted to strike for three days in December in a long-running dispute over pension cuts,...
Acas has published guidance to help employers explore alternative options for introducing changes to staff contracts before considering ‘firing and...
Workers at Weetabix factories in Kettering and Corby will step up strike action this week in an ongoing row over...
With a Private Members' Bill being debated in parliament, can we expect a more consultative approach from employers on introducing new workforce contracts?Â
Universities have urged union representatives to work with them on pension scheme reforms, which have been the subject of a...
