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Acas helpline 08457474747. For textphone users 08456061600. For other Acas numbers click here

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Public Consultation Paper - Employment Act Proposals on Limiting Conciliation

Today the Government has published a consultation document which includes proposals for fixed period conciliation in employment tribunal cases. At the same time Acas has published its own consultation document explaining why it will only be able to conciliate outside the fixed period in exceptional circumstances. Comments on the proposals in this paper should be received by 5 March 2004 - added 05.12.03

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Acas, BNFL, The GMB and AMICUS, agreement - More >>

Following discussions at Acas Head Office with Acas, BNFL, The GMB and AMICUS, agreement has been reached on a proposal to resolve the shift equalisation dispute. - 10.12.03

Current topics of interest

•	Guidance on Employment Equality Regulations 2003: Sexual Orientation and the Workplace

•	Guidance on Employment Equality Regulations 2003: Religion or Belief and the Workplace

•	New right to request Flexible Working

•	Acas has launched a pilot mediation scheme to help small companies deal with employment law related problems. The scheme, for companies employing fewer than 50 people, will be piloted in the Yorkshire and Humber region and East London.