The new legislation should provide an easy to use and efficient system for dispute resolution, enabling disputes to be resolved in the workplace before they escalate to employment tribunals.
In theory, this should save you time, money and stress.
Sections 1 to 7 of the Employment Act 2008 makes the following changes:
- Existing statutory procedures for dealing with discipline, dismissal and grievance issues will be repealed.
- A revised Acas Code of Practice will be introduced.
- Tribunals will have discretionary powers to adjust awards by up to 25% if employers or employees fail unreasonably to comply with the Acas Code.
- Acas' to provide a free early conciliation service.
- Tribunals will be allowed to award compensation for financial loss in certain types of claims.
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