Acas Archives

Redundancy helpline calls almost tripled in June and July

Aug 5, 2020 | 0

The helpline has seen an increase of 160 per cent compared to last year.

Paid bereavement leave should be extended for all employees especially during COVID-19

Jul 21, 2020 | 0

This would extend Jack’s Law, which came in to effect on 06/04/20.

NDAs should not mute employees sexual harassment claims

Feb 10, 2020 | 0

They should not be used to brush a problem under the carpet.

Remote working can boost wellbeing but training needs to be offered to adopt this style of work

Nov 14, 2019 | 0

Remote working can blur home and work life.

Chair for Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 announced

Jan 23, 2019 | 0

Symposium Events is delighted to announce that Julie Dennis will be Chairing the 2nd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Conference.

New guidance released to help understand employment status rights

Apr 20, 2017 | 0

Workplace expert, Acas, has launched new and updated guidance today to help employers and their staff understand the many different types of employment arrangements that exist in the modern workplace and their legal entitlements.

New annual report shows strong demand for Acas workplace expertise and advice

Jul 27, 2016 | 0

Workplace expert Acas has published its 2015/16 Annual Report, which shows that its services continue to perform strongly.

Tribunal fees here to stay as claims continue to fall

Sep 18, 2015 | 0

The latest Employment Tribunal claims statistics have been published this week showing that the...

Acas publishes new advice to help employers brush up on recruitment and induction

Sep 3, 2015 | 0

Acas have launched two new free practical guides today to help employers and managers recruit and...

Acas publishes new advice to help employers brush up on equality and diversity in the workplace

Aug 5, 2015 | 0

Workplace expert, Acas, has launched a new series of equality guides today to help employers and managers identify, tackle and prevent discrimination in the workplace.

Acas publishes new guide explaining antenatal and adoption appointment leave rights

Jun 26, 2015 | 0

Acas have published a new free guide to help explain leave rights that are available for antenatal and adoption appointments.

New study into UK productivity welcomed by UKCES

Jun 25, 2015 | 0

A new study by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) examining the ways in which the UK can tackle the ‘productivity puzzle’ has been welcomed by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).

Employment contracts top concern in British workplaces, says Acas

Mar 31, 2015 | 0

Employment contracts are the biggest concern in the workplace according to new research. The study also reveals that almost half of employers have improved existing policies after calling Acas.