When a claimant submits a tribunal claim they must quote their unique early conciliation (EC) number. But according to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, what should happen if they quote this number
incorrectly?
Published 29.05.2015
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that an employee who submitted a claim two days late must be given a full hearing by the tribunal. Has its decision created a dangerous new precedent for
employers?
Published 23.05.2016
When an employee ignored early conciliation because she “couldn’t talk to an employer who had treated her so badly”, the Employment Appeal Tribunal listened sympathetically. But what did it say about
her decision?
Published 18.06.2015
On 6 April 2014 Acas will launch its free early conciliation service. Why is this latest offering such good news for employers?
Published 06.03.2014
The latest official statistics indicate that tribunal claims have fallen by 79% over the past twelve months. Is this a one-off or a trend that’s here to stay?
Published 09.04.2014
Employees have many statutory rights which are all governed by strict time limits, e.g. an unfair dismissal claim must be brought within three months. What effect does early conciliation have on
those time limits?
Published 05.06.2014
It will soon be one year since ACAS launched its pre-claim conciliation service to coincide with the introduction of the Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. So is it working,
and if so, what can it offer you?
Published 10.02.2010
Statistics released by the Ministry of Justice indicate that tribunal claims have increased by 64% since tribunal fees were abolished. As this trend is likely to continue, what can you do to protect
yourself?
Published 10.01.2018
It’s been widely reported that the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill will “slash tribunal awards” when it becomes law. Is this correct?
Published 18.06.2012
Apparently, the government is going to make the current tribunal system much fairer on employers like you. Is this true, or just a load of political hot air?
Published 22.02.2011