Employment
Employment Law & Workplace Disputes
Guidance for workplace disputes, from contractual rights and fair treatment to dismissal, settlement discussions and Employment Tribunal proceedings.
Pay, contracts & workplace rights
Employment status, written terms, unlawful deductions from wages, holiday pay, notice, working time, redundancy and breach of contract. Rights can differ for employees, workers and self-employed people; qualifying service may affect some claims.
Dismissal, discrimination & whistleblowing
Unfair and wrongful dismissal, discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, harassment, victimisation and reasonable adjustments for disability. We also explain protected disclosures and whistleblowing detriment or dismissal, disciplinary procedures, grievances and the relevance of the Acas Code.
Resolution & tribunal claims
Considering negotiation, Acas Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunal claims. Many claims have a short deadline, often three months less one day; the applicable claim and conciliation rules affect the calculation. Settlement agreements require advice from an eligible independent adviser to meet statutory conditions.